analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FEF9B9 — Butter
#FEF9B9 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#fef9b9
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Tints and shades of #FEF9B9
- fffef0
- fefac2
- fdf693
- fdf365
- fcef37
- fbeb09
- d2c403
- a49902
- 766e02
- 474301
- 191700
Color schemes using #FEF9B9
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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#FEF9B9 FAQ
What color is #FEF9B9?
#FEF9B9 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 97% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FEF9B9?
#FEF9B9 is rgb(254, 249, 185) in RGB, hsl(56, 97%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FEF9B9?
White text on this background reaches 1.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.46:1.
What colors go well with #FEF9B9?
Its direct complement is #B9BDFE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B9E0FE and #D7B9FE gives you contrast without the vibration.