analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D6DB8F — Flax
#D6DB8F is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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.
#d6db8f
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D6DB8F
- fbfbf3
- eef0d0
- e1e4ad
- d3d989
- c6cd66
- b9c242
- 9aa134
- 787e29
- 565a1d
- 343712
- 121306
Color schemes using #D6DB8F
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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#D6DB8F FAQ
What color is #D6DB8F?
#D6DB8F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 51% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D6DB8F?
#D6DB8F is rgb(214, 219, 143) in RGB, hsl(64, 51%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 35%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6DB8F?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.39:1.
What colors go well with #D6DB8F?
Its direct complement is #948FDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FB0DB and #BA8FDB gives you contrast without the vibration.