analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1D798 — Flax
#E1D798 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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.
#e1d798
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E1D798
- fcfaf3
- f1eccf
- e6deaa
- dcd086
- d1c262
- c7b43d
- a59630
- 817525
- 5c541b
- 383310
- 141206
Color schemes using #E1D798
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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#E1D798 FAQ
What color is #E1D798?
#E1D798 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 55% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1D798?
#E1D798 is rgb(225, 215, 152) in RGB, hsl(52, 55%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1D798?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.38:1.
What colors go well with #E1D798?
Its direct complement is #98A2E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98C6E1 and #B398E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.