analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DACC71 — Flax
#DACC71 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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.
#dacc71
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Tints and shades of #DACC71
- fcfbf3
- f2edce
- e9e0a8
- dfd383
- d5c55e
- ccb838
- a9992c
- 847722
- 5f5518
- 3a340f
- 141205
Color schemes using #DACC71
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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#DACC71 FAQ
What color is #DACC71?
#DACC71 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 59% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DACC71?
#DACC71 is rgb(218, 204, 113) in RGB, hsl(52, 59%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 48%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DACC71?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.86:1.
What colors go well with #DACC71?
Its direct complement is #717FDA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #71B4DA and #9871DA gives you contrast without the vibration.