analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8DB8F — Flax
#D8DB8F is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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.
#d8db8f
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D8DB8F
- fbfbf3
- eff0d0
- e2e4ad
- d6d989
- cacd66
- bec242
- 9da134
- 7b7e29
- 585a1d
- 353712
- 131306
Color schemes using #D8DB8F
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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#D8DB8F FAQ
What color is #D8DB8F?
#D8DB8F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 51% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8DB8F?
#D8DB8F is rgb(216, 219, 143) in RGB, hsl(62, 51%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 35%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8DB8F?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.45:1.
What colors go well with #D8DB8F?
Its direct complement is #928FDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FB3DB and #B88FDB gives you contrast without the vibration.