analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDE38C — Flax
#DDE38C is a light saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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.
#dde38c
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDE38C
- fbfcf3
- f0f3cd
- e5eaa7
- dae181
- cfd75c
- c4ce36
- a3ac2a
- 7f8620
- 5b6017
- 373a0e
- 131505
Color schemes using #DDE38C
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
#DDE38C FAQ
What color is #DDE38C?
#DDE38C is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 61% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DDE38C?
#DDE38C is rgb(221, 227, 140) in RGB, hsl(64, 61%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 38%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDE38C?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.44:1.
What colors go well with #DDE38C?
Its direct complement is #928CE3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CB2E3 and #BD8CE3 gives you contrast without the vibration.