analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCFCE9 — Ivory
#FCFCE9 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #FCFCE9
- fdfdf2
- f8f8c8
- f2f29f
- ecec76
- e7e74c
- e1e123
- bcbc1a
- 929214
- 69690e
- 404009
- 161603
Color schemes using #FCFCE9
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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#FCFCE9 FAQ
What color is #FCFCE9?
#FCFCE9 is a shade of ivory in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 76% saturation and 95% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCFCE9?
#FCFCE9 is rgb(252, 252, 233) in RGB, hsl(60, 76%, 95%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCFCE9?
White text on this background reaches 1.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 20.24:1.
What colors go well with #FCFCE9?
Its direct complement is #E9E9FC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9F2FC and #F2E9FC gives you contrast without the vibration.