analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DDE977 — Flax
#DDE977 is a light saturated green sitting at 66° 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.
#dde977
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DDE977
- fcfdf2
- f2f6c9
- e8f0a1
- dee979
- d4e350
- cadc28
- a8b71e
- 838f17
- 5e6711
- 393e0a
- 141604
Color schemes using #DDE977
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
#DDE977 FAQ
What color is #DDE977?
#DDE977 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 66 degrees, 72% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DDE977?
#DDE977 is rgb(221, 233, 119) in RGB, hsl(66, 72%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 49%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DDE977?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16:1.
What colors go well with #DDE977?
Its direct complement is #8277E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77A5E9 and #BB77E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.