analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5D16D — Flax
#D5D16D is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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.
#d5d16d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D5D16D
- fcfbf3
- f1f0cf
- e6e4aa
- dcd986
- d1ce62
- c7c23d
- a5a130
- 817e25
- 5c5a1b
- 383710
- 141306
Color schemes using #D5D16D
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
#D5D16D FAQ
What color is #D5D16D?
#D5D16D is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 55% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D5D16D?
#D5D16D is rgb(213, 209, 109) in RGB, hsl(58, 55%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 49%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5D16D?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.17:1.
What colors go well with #D5D16D?
Its direct complement is #6D70D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6DA4D5 and #9D6DD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.