analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FEE9D2 — Papaya
#FEE9D2 is a light saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #FEE9D2
- fff8f0
- fee1c2
- fdca94
- fcb366
- fb9d38
- fa860a
- d16e04
- a35603
- 753e02
- 472501
- 190d01
Color schemes using #FEE9D2
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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#FEE9D2 FAQ
What color is #FEE9D2?
#FEE9D2 is a shade of papaya in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 96% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FEE9D2?
#FEE9D2 is rgb(254, 233, 210) in RGB, hsl(31, 96%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 17%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FEE9D2?
White text on this background reaches 1.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.8:1.
What colors go well with #FEE9D2?
Its direct complement is #D2E7FE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2FDFE and #D3D2FE gives you contrast without the vibration.