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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6D77E — Flax
#D6D77E is a light 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.
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Tints and shades of #D6D77E
- fbfbf3
- f0f0cf
- e4e5ac
- d9da88
- cecf64
- c2c440
- a1a332
- 7e7f27
- 5a5b1c
- 373711
- 131406
Color schemes using #D6D77E
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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#D6D77E FAQ
What color is #D6D77E?
#D6D77E is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 53% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6D77E?
#D6D77E is rgb(214, 215, 126) in RGB, hsl(61, 53%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 41%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6D77E?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.88:1.
What colors go well with #D6D77E?
Its direct complement is #807ED7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EA9D7 and #AC7ED7 gives you contrast without the vibration.