analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DCF85D — Flax
#DCF85D is a light saturated green sitting at 71° 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.
#dcf85d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DCF85D
- fcfef0
- f2fdc3
- e8fb96
- def969
- d5f73c
- cbf50f
- a9cd09
- 84a007
- 5e7305
- 394603
- 141801
Color schemes using #DCF85D
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
#DCF85D FAQ
What color is #DCF85D?
#DCF85D is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 92% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DCF85D?
#DCF85D is rgb(220, 248, 93) in RGB, hsl(71, 92%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 63%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DCF85D?
White text on this background reaches 1.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.63:1.
What colors go well with #DCF85D?
Its direct complement is #7A5DF8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D8EF8 and #C75DF8 gives you contrast without the vibration.