analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCF9EE — Ivory
#FCF9EE is a light saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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.
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Tints and shades of #FCF9EE
- fdfaf2
- f6ecca
- efdea2
- e8d07a
- e1c252
- dab42b
- b59520
- 8d7419
- 655312
- 3e330b
- 161204
Color schemes using #FCF9EE
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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#FCF9EE FAQ
What color is #FCF9EE?
#FCF9EE is a shade of ivory in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 70% saturation and 96% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCF9EE?
#FCF9EE is rgb(252, 249, 238) in RGB, hsl(47, 70%, 96%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCF9EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.05:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.92:1.
What colors go well with #FCF9EE?
Its direct complement is #EEF1FC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEF8FC and #F2EEFC gives you contrast without the vibration.