analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAC772 — Flax
#DAC772 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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.
#dac772
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DAC772
- fcfaf3
- f2ebce
- e8dca9
- dece84
- d4bf5f
- cbb03a
- a8922d
- 837223
- 5e5219
- 39320f
- 141105
Color schemes using #DAC772
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.
Nearby colors
#DAC772 FAQ
What color is #DAC772?
#DAC772 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 58% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DAC772?
#DAC772 is rgb(218, 199, 114) in RGB, hsl(49, 58%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 48%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAC772?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.39:1.
What colors go well with #DAC772?
Its direct complement is #7285DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #72B9DA and #9372DA gives you contrast without the vibration.