analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCCF8F — Flax
#DCCF8F is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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.
#dccf8f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCCF8F
- fbfaf3
- f0ebd0
- e5dbac
- dacc88
- cebd65
- c3ad41
- a29033
- 7e7028
- 5b501d
- 373111
- 131106
Color schemes using #DCCF8F
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
#DCCF8F FAQ
What color is #DCCF8F?
#DCCF8F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 52% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCCF8F?
#DCCF8F is rgb(220, 207, 143) in RGB, hsl(50, 52%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 35%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCCF8F?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.36:1.
What colors go well with #DCCF8F?
Its direct complement is #8F9BDC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FC2DC and #A88FDC gives you contrast without the vibration.