analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DED082 — Flax
#DED082 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.
#ded082
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DED082
- fcfaf3
- f2edce
- e8dfa9
- ded184
- d4c35f
- cbb53a
- a8962d
- 837523
- 5e5419
- 39330f
- 141205
Color schemes using #DED082
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
#DED082 FAQ
What color is #DED082?
#DED082 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 58% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DED082?
#DED082 is rgb(222, 208, 130) in RGB, hsl(51, 58%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 41%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DED082?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.45:1.
What colors go well with #DED082?
Its direct complement is #8290DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #82BEDE and #A282DE gives you contrast without the vibration.