analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FFFAD6 — Butter
#FFFAD6 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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.
#fffad6
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Tints and shades of #FFFAD6
- fffdf0
- fff8c1
- fff292
- ffed63
- ffe734
- ffe205
- d5bc00
- a69300
- 776900
- 484000
- 191700
Color schemes using #FFFAD6
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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#FFFAD6 FAQ
What color is #FFFAD6?
#FFFAD6 is a shade of butter in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 100% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FFFAD6?
#FFFAD6 is rgb(255, 250, 214) in RGB, hsl(53, 100%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 16%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FFFAD6?
White text on this background reaches 1.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 19.9:1.
What colors go well with #FFFAD6?
Its direct complement is #D6DBFF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6EFFF and #E6D6FF gives you contrast without the vibration.