analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FFF9D6 — Butter
#FFF9D6 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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.
#fff9d6
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Tints and shades of #FFF9D6
- fffdf0
- fff6c1
- ffef92
- ffe863
- ffe134
- ffda05
- d5b500
- a68d00
- 776500
- 483e00
- 191600
Color schemes using #FFF9D6
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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#FFF9D6 FAQ
What color is #FFF9D6?
#FFF9D6 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 100% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FFF9D6?
#FFF9D6 is rgb(255, 249, 214) in RGB, hsl(51, 100%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 16%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FFF9D6?
White text on this background reaches 1.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.77:1.
What colors go well with #FFF9D6?
Its direct complement is #D6DCFF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6F1FF and #E4D6FF gives you contrast without the vibration.