analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1DF98 — Flax
#E1DF98 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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.
#e1df98
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Tints and shades of #E1DF98
- fcfbf3
- f1f0cf
- e6e4aa
- dcd986
- d1ce62
- c7c23d
- a5a130
- 817e25
- 5c5a1b
- 383710
- 141306
Color schemes using #E1DF98
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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#E1DF98 FAQ
What color is #E1DF98?
#E1DF98 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 55% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1DF98?
#E1DF98 is rgb(225, 223, 152) in RGB, hsl(58, 55%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 32%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1DF98?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.21:1.
What colors go well with #E1DF98?
Its direct complement is #989BE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98BFE1 and #BA98E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.