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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8DF8E — Flax
#D8DF8E is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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.
#d8df8e
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Tints and shades of #D8DF8E
- fbfcf3
- eef1ce
- e2e7aa
- d5dd85
- c9d261
- bcc83c
- 9ca62f
- 7a8225
- 585d1a
- 353810
- 131406
Color schemes using #D8DF8E
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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#D8DF8E FAQ
What color is #D8DF8E?
#D8DF8E is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 56% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D8DF8E?
#D8DF8E is rgb(216, 223, 142) in RGB, hsl(65, 56%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 36%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8DF8E?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.87:1.
What colors go well with #D8DF8E?
Its direct complement is #9690E0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #90B1E0 and #BE90E0 gives you contrast without the vibration.