analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5CB5D — Flax
#D5CB5D is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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.
#d5cb5d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D5CB5D
- fcfbf3
- f2efce
- e9e3a8
- dfd783
- d5cb5e
- ccbf38
- a99f2c
- 847c22
- 5f5918
- 3a360f
- 141305
Color schemes using #D5CB5D
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
#D5CB5D FAQ
What color is #D5CB5D?
#D5CB5D is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 59% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5CB5D?
#D5CB5D is rgb(213, 203, 93) in RGB, hsl(55, 59%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 56%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5CB5D?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.53:1.
What colors go well with #D5CB5D?
Its direct complement is #5D67D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5DA3D5 and #8F5DD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.