analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCD460 — Flax
#DCD460 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#dcd460
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCD460
- fcfcf2
- f4f1cc
- ebe7a6
- e3dc7f
- dad259
- d2c732
- afa626
- 88811e
- 625d15
- 3b380d
- 151405
Color schemes using #DCD460
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
#DCD460 FAQ
What color is #DCD460?
#DCD460 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 64% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DCD460?
#DCD460 is rgb(220, 212, 96) in RGB, hsl(56, 64%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 56%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCD460?
White text on this background reaches 1.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.63:1.
What colors go well with #DCD460?
Its direct complement is #6068DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #60A6DC and #9660DC gives you contrast without the vibration.