analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6D68F — Flax
#D6D68F is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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.
#d6d68f
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D6D68F
- fbfbf4
- eeeed2
- e2e2af
- d5d58d
- c8c86b
- bcbc49
- 9c9c3a
- 79792d
- 575720
- 353514
- 131307
Color schemes using #D6D68F
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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#D6D68F FAQ
What color is #D6D68F?
#D6D68F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 46% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6D68F?
#D6D68F is rgb(214, 214, 143) in RGB, hsl(60, 46%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 33%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6D68F?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.87:1.
What colors go well with #D6D68F?
Its direct complement is #8F8FD6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FB3D6 and #B38FD6 gives you contrast without the vibration.