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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9DF8A — Flax
#D9DF8A is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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.
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Tints and shades of #D9DF8A
- fbfcf3
- eff2ce
- e3e8a9
- d8dd84
- ccd360
- c0c93b
- 9fa72e
- 7c8324
- 595e1a
- 363910
- 131405
Color schemes using #D9DF8A
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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#D9DF8A FAQ
What color is #D9DF8A?
#D9DF8A is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 57% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D9DF8A?
#D9DF8A is rgb(217, 223, 138) in RGB, hsl(64, 57%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 38%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9DF8A?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.87:1.
What colors go well with #D9DF8A?
Its direct complement is #918BDF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8BAFDF and #BB8BDF gives you contrast without the vibration.