analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1E378 — Flax
#E1E378 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 61° 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.
#e1e378
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E1E378
- fcfcf2
- f4f4cb
- ebeca4
- e3e47d
- dadc57
- d2d530
- afb124
- 888a1c
- 626314
- 3b3c0c
- 151504
Color schemes using #E1E378
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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#E1E378 FAQ
What color is #E1E378?
#E1E378 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 66% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E1E378?
#E1E378 is rgb(225, 227, 120) in RGB, hsl(61, 66%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 47%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1E378?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.46:1.
What colors go well with #E1E378?
Its direct complement is #7978E3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78ACE3 and #AF78E3 gives you contrast without the vibration.