analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FFEDD1 — Papaya
#FFEDD1 is a light saturated orange sitting at 37° 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.
#ffedd1
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Tints and shades of #FFEDD1
- fff9f0
- ffe7c1
- ffd592
- ffc363
- ffb134
- ff9f05
- d58300
- a66700
- 774a00
- 482d00
- 191000
Color schemes using #FFEDD1
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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#FFEDD1 FAQ
What color is #FFEDD1?
#FFEDD1 is a shade of papaya in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 100% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FFEDD1?
#FFEDD1 is rgb(255, 237, 209) in RGB, hsl(37, 100%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FFEDD1?
White text on this background reaches 1.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.29:1.
What colors go well with #FFEDD1?
Its direct complement is #D1E3FF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1FAFF and #D6D1FF gives you contrast without the vibration.