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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E0CF8A — Flax
#E0CF8A is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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.
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Tints and shades of #E0CF8A
- fcfaf3
- f2ebce
- e8dba9
- decc84
- d4bd5f
- cbae3a
- a8902d
- 837023
- 5e5019
- 39310f
- 141105
Color schemes using #E0CF8A
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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#E0CF8A FAQ
What color is #E0CF8A?
#E0CF8A is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 58% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E0CF8A?
#E0CF8A is rgb(224, 207, 138) in RGB, hsl(48, 58%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 38%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E0CF8A?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.46:1.
What colors go well with #E0CF8A?
Its direct complement is #8A9BE0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8AC6E0 and #A48AE0 gives you contrast without the vibration.