analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1D989 — Flax
#E1D989 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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.
#e1d989
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E1D989
- fcfbf3
- f2efce
- e9e3a8
- dfd783
- d5cb5e
- ccbf38
- a99f2c
- 847c22
- 5f5918
- 3a360f
- 141305
Color schemes using #E1D989
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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#E1D989 FAQ
What color is #E1D989?
#E1D989 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 59% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1D989?
#E1D989 is rgb(225, 217, 137) in RGB, hsl(55, 59%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 39%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1D989?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.49:1.
What colors go well with #E1D989?
Its direct complement is #8991E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89BCE1 and #AE89E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.