analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FEF6CD — Butter
#FEF6CD is a light saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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.
#fef6cd
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Tints and shades of #FEF6CD
- fffcf0
- fef4c2
- fdeb94
- fce366
- fbda38
- fad20a
- d1af04
- a38803
- 756202
- 473b01
- 191501
Color schemes using #FEF6CD
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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#FEF6CD FAQ
What color is #FEF6CD?
#FEF6CD is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 96% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FEF6CD?
#FEF6CD is rgb(254, 246, 205) in RGB, hsl(50, 96%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FEF6CD?
White text on this background reaches 1.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.28:1.
What colors go well with #FEF6CD?
Its direct complement is #CDD5FE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDEEFE and #DDCDFE gives you contrast without the vibration.