analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDCF83 — Flax
#DDCF83 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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.
#ddcf83
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Tints and shades of #DDCF83
- fcfaf3
- f2ecce
- e8dea9
- ddd084
- d3c260
- c9b43b
- a7952e
- 837424
- 5e531a
- 393310
- 141205
Color schemes using #DDCF83
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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#DDCF83 FAQ
What color is #DDCF83?
#DDCF83 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 57% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DDCF83?
#DDCF83 is rgb(221, 207, 131) in RGB, hsl(51, 57%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 41%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDCF83?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.33:1.
What colors go well with #DDCF83?
Its direct complement is #8390DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #83BDDD and #A283DD gives you contrast without the vibration.