analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1CD7F — Flax
#E1CD7F is a light 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.
#e1cd7f
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E1CD7F
- fcfaf3
- f3ebcd
- eadda7
- e1ce81
- d8bf5b
- d0b135
- ad9229
- 877220
- 615217
- 3b320e
- 151105
Color schemes using #E1CD7F
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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#E1CD7F FAQ
What color is #E1CD7F?
#E1CD7F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 62% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E1CD7F?
#E1CD7F is rgb(225, 205, 127) in RGB, hsl(48, 62%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 44%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1CD7F?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.24:1.
What colors go well with #E1CD7F?
Its direct complement is #7F93E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7FC4E1 and #9C7FE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.