analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCD98F — Flax
#DCD98F is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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.
#dcd98f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCD98F
- fbfbf3
- f0efd0
- e5e3ac
- dad788
- cecb65
- c3bf41
- a29e33
- 7e7b28
- 5b591d
- 373611
- 131306
Color schemes using #DCD98F
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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#DCD98F FAQ
What color is #DCD98F?
#DCD98F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 52% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DCD98F?
#DCD98F is rgb(220, 217, 143) in RGB, hsl(58, 52%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 35%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCD98F?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.36:1.
What colors go well with #DCD98F?
Its direct complement is #8F91DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FB8DC and #B28FDC gives you contrast without the vibration.