analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCF2BA — Butter
#FCF2BA is a light saturated yellow sitting at 51° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#fcf2ba
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FCF2BA
- fefcf0
- fdf4c3
- fbec96
- f9e369
- f7db3c
- f5d30f
- cdaf09
- a08907
- 736205
- 463c03
- 181501
Color schemes using #FCF2BA
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FCF2BA FAQ
What color is #FCF2BA?
#FCF2BA is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 92% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCF2BA?
#FCF2BA is rgb(252, 242, 186) in RGB, hsl(51, 92%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 26%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCF2BA?
White text on this background reaches 1.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.55:1.
What colors go well with #FCF2BA?
Its direct complement is #BAC4FC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BAE5FC and #D1BAFC gives you contrast without the vibration.