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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8DD7E — Flax
#D8DD7E is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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.
#d8dd7e
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #D8DD7E
- fbfcf3
- f0f2ce
- e5e8a9
- dade84
- ced45f
- c3cb3a
- a2a82d
- 7f8323
- 5b5e19
- 37390f
- 131405
Color schemes using #D8DD7E
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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#D8DD7E FAQ
What color is #D8DD7E?
#D8DD7E is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 58% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8DD7E?
#D8DD7E is rgb(216, 221, 126) in RGB, hsl(63, 58%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 43%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8DD7E?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.56:1.
What colors go well with #D8DD7E?
Its direct complement is #837EDD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EA9DD and #B27EDD gives you contrast without the vibration.