analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAE08A — Flax
#DAE08A 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.
#dae08a
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #DAE08A
- fbfcf3
- f0f2ce
- e4e8a9
- d8de84
- cdd45f
- c1cb3a
- a0a82d
- 7d8323
- 5a5e19
- 36390f
- 131405
Color schemes using #DAE08A
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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#DAE08A FAQ
What color is #DAE08A?
#DAE08A is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 58% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DAE08A?
#DAE08A is rgb(218, 224, 138) in RGB, hsl(64, 58%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 38%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAE08A?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.01:1.
What colors go well with #DAE08A?
Its direct complement is #908AE0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8AAFE0 and #BB8AE0 gives you contrast without the vibration.