analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1D284 — Flax
#E1D284 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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.
#e1d284
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E1D284
- fcfaf3
- f3edcd
- eadfa7
- e1d181
- d7c35c
- ceb536
- ac962a
- 867520
- 605417
- 3a330e
- 151205
Color schemes using #E1D284
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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#E1D284 FAQ
What color is #E1D284?
#E1D284 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 61% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E1D284?
#E1D284 is rgb(225, 210, 132) in RGB, hsl(50, 61%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 41%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1D284?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.75:1.
What colors go well with #E1D284?
Its direct complement is #8493E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #84C2E1 and #A384E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.