analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9CD87 — Flax
#D9CD87 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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.
#d9cd87
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Tints and shades of #D9CD87
- fbfaf3
- f0ebd0
- e5dcac
- dacd88
- cebe65
- c3b041
- a29133
- 7e7128
- 5b511d
- 373111
- 131106
Color schemes using #D9CD87
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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#D9CD87 FAQ
What color is #D9CD87?
#D9CD87 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 52% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D9CD87?
#D9CD87 is rgb(217, 205, 135) in RGB, hsl(51, 52%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 38%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9CD87?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.03:1.
What colors go well with #D9CD87?
Its direct complement is #8793D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #87BCD9 and #A487D9 gives you contrast without the vibration.