analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E3CC8C — Flax
#E3CC8C is a light saturated yellow sitting at 44° 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.
#e3cc8c
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E3CC8C
- fcfaf3
- f3e9cd
- ead8a7
- e1c781
- d7b65c
- cea636
- ac892a
- 866b20
- 604d17
- 3a2f0e
- 151005
Color schemes using #E3CC8C
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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#E3CC8C FAQ
What color is #E3CC8C?
#E3CC8C is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 61% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E3CC8C?
#E3CC8C is rgb(227, 204, 140) in RGB, hsl(44, 61%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 38%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E3CC8C?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.28:1.
What colors go well with #E3CC8C?
Its direct complement is #8CA3E3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CCFE3 and #A08CE3 gives you contrast without the vibration.