analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFEF85 — Flax
#DFEF85 is a light saturated green sitting at 69° 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.
#dfef85
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DFEF85
- fbfdf1
- f1f8c8
- e6f29e
- dbed75
- d0e84b
- c5e222
- a4bd19
- 809313
- 5c6a0e
- 384008
- 141703
Color schemes using #DFEF85
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
#DFEF85 FAQ
What color is #DFEF85?
#DFEF85 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 77% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DFEF85?
#DFEF85 is rgb(223, 239, 133) in RGB, hsl(69, 77%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 44%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFEF85?
White text on this background reaches 1.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.82:1.
What colors go well with #DFEF85?
Its direct complement is #9585EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85AAEF and #CA85EF gives you contrast without the vibration.