analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CFD159 — Flax
#CFD159 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 61° 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.
#cfd159
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #CFD159
- fcfcf3
- f1f2ce
- e6e8a9
- dcdd84
- d1d360
- c7c93b
- a5a72e
- 818324
- 5d5e1a
- 383910
- 141405
Color schemes using #CFD159
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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#CFD159 FAQ
What color is #CFD159?
#CFD159 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 57% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CFD159?
#CFD159 is rgb(207, 209, 89) in RGB, hsl(61, 57%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 57%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CFD159?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.92:1.
What colors go well with #CFD159?
Its direct complement is #5957D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5792D1 and #9657D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.