analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E0E88D — Flax
#E0E88D is a light saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #E0E88D
- fcfcf2
- f1f4cb
- e6eca4
- dce47d
- d1dc57
- c7d530
- a5b124
- 818a1c
- 5c6314
- 383c0c
- 141504
Color schemes using #E0E88D
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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#E0E88D FAQ
What color is #E0E88D?
#E0E88D is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 66% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E0E88D?
#E0E88D is rgb(224, 232, 141) in RGB, hsl(65, 66%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 39%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E0E88D?
White text on this background reaches 1.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.1:1.
What colors go well with #E0E88D?
Its direct complement is #948DE8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8DB3E8 and #C28DE8 gives you contrast without the vibration.