analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFDD86 — Flax
#DFDD86 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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.
#dfdd86
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DFDD86
- fcfcf3
- f2f1ce
- e8e7a9
- dedd84
- d4d25f
- cbc83a
- a8a62d
- 838223
- 5e5d19
- 39390f
- 141405
Color schemes using #DFDD86
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
#DFDD86 FAQ
What color is #DFDD86?
#DFDD86 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 58% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFDD86?
#DFDD86 is rgb(223, 221, 134) in RGB, hsl(59, 58%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 40%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFDD86?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.82:1.
What colors go well with #DFDD86?
Its direct complement is #8688DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #86B4DF and #B186DF gives you contrast without the vibration.