analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDD769 — Flax
#DDD769 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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.
#ddd769
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDD769
- fcfcf3
- f3f2cc
- ebe7a6
- e2dd80
- d9d35a
- d1c933
- aea727
- 88821f
- 615e16
- 3b390d
- 151405
Color schemes using #DDD769
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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#DDD769 FAQ
What color is #DDD769?
#DDD769 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 63% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DDD769?
#DDD769 is rgb(221, 215, 105) in RGB, hsl(57, 63%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 52%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDD769?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14:1.
What colors go well with #DDD769?
Its direct complement is #696FDD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #69A9DD and #9D69DD gives you contrast without the vibration.