analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8D987 — Flax
#D8D987 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.
#d8d987
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D8D987
- fbfbf3
- f0f0d0
- e4e5ac
- d8da88
- cdce65
- c1c341
- a0a233
- 7d7e28
- 5a5b1d
- 363711
- 131306
Color schemes using #D8D987
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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#D8D987 FAQ
What color is #D8D987?
#D8D987 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 52% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8D987?
#D8D987 is rgb(216, 217, 135) in RGB, hsl(61, 52%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 38%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8D987?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.19:1.
What colors go well with #D8D987?
Its direct complement is #8887D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #87AFD9 and #B187D9 gives you contrast without the vibration.