analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FEEEB9 — Papaya
#FEEEB9 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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.
#feeeb9
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Tints and shades of #FEEEB9
- fffbf0
- fef0c2
- fde593
- fdd965
- fcce37
- fbc309
- d2a203
- a47e02
- 765b02
- 473701
- 191300
Color schemes using #FEEEB9
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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#FEEEB9 FAQ
What color is #FEEEB9?
#FEEEB9 is a shade of papaya in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 97% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FEEEB9?
#FEEEB9 is rgb(254, 238, 185) in RGB, hsl(46, 97%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 27%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FEEEB9?
White text on this background reaches 1.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.14:1.
What colors go well with #FEEEB9?
Its direct complement is #B9C9FE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9EBFE and #CBB9FE gives you contrast without the vibration.