analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFE288 — Flax
#DFE288 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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.
#dfe288
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- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DFE288
- fcfcf3
- f2f3cd
- e7eaa7
- dde181
- d3d75c
- c9ce36
- a7ac2a
- 828620
- 5e6017
- 393a0e
- 141505
Color schemes using #DFE288
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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#DFE288 FAQ
What color is #DFE288?
#DFE288 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 61% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DFE288?
#DFE288 is rgb(223, 226, 136) in RGB, hsl(62, 61%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 40%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFE288?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.37:1.
What colors go well with #DFE288?
Its direct complement is #8B88E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88B2E2 and #B888E2 gives you contrast without the vibration.