analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2D97E — Flax
#E2D97E is a light 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.
#e2d97e
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Tints and shades of #E2D97E
- fcfbf3
- f3f0cc
- ebe5a6
- e2da80
- d9cf5a
- d1c433
- aea327
- 887f1f
- 615b16
- 3b370d
- 151305
Color schemes using #E2D97E
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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#E2D97E FAQ
What color is #E2D97E?
#E2D97E is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 63% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E2D97E?
#E2D97E is rgb(226, 217, 126) in RGB, hsl(55, 63%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 44%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2D97E?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.46:1.
What colors go well with #E2D97E?
Its direct complement is #7E86E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EB8E2 and #A87EE2 gives you contrast without the vibration.