analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2DB79 — Flax
#E2DB79 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#e2db79
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- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E2DB79
- fcfcf2
- f4f1cc
- ebe7a6
- e3dc7f
- dad259
- d2c732
- afa626
- 88811e
- 625d15
- 3b380d
- 151405
Color schemes using #E2DB79
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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#E2DB79 FAQ
What color is #E2DB79?
#E2DB79 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 64% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E2DB79?
#E2DB79 is rgb(226, 219, 121) in RGB, hsl(56, 64%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 46%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2DB79?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.64:1.
What colors go well with #E2DB79?
Its direct complement is #7980E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #79B4E2 and #A679E2 gives you contrast without the vibration.