analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CED364 — Flax
#CED364 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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.
#ced364
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CED364
- fbfcf3
- f0f1ce
- e4e7aa
- d8dd85
- cdd261
- c1c83c
- a0a62f
- 7d8225
- 5a5d1a
- 363810
- 131406
Color schemes using #CED364
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.
Nearby colors
#CED364 FAQ
What color is #CED364?
#CED364 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 56% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CED364?
#CED364 is rgb(206, 211, 100) in RGB, hsl(63, 56%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 53%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CED364?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.13:1.
What colors go well with #CED364?
Its direct complement is #6964D3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6496D3 and #A164D3 gives you contrast without the vibration.