analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FEF8B9 — Butter
#FEF8B9 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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.
#fef8b9
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Tints and shades of #FEF8B9
- fffef0
- fef9c2
- fdf593
- fdf065
- fcec37
- fbe709
- d2c103
- a49602
- 766c02
- 474101
- 191700
Color schemes using #FEF8B9
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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#FEF8B9 FAQ
What color is #FEF8B9?
#FEF8B9 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 97% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FEF8B9?
#FEF8B9 is rgb(254, 248, 185) in RGB, hsl(55, 97%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FEF8B9?
White text on this background reaches 1.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.34:1.
What colors go well with #FEF8B9?
Its direct complement is #B9BEFE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9E1FE and #D6B9FE gives you contrast without the vibration.