analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E3ED97 — Flax
#E3ED97 is a light saturated green sitting at 67° 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.
#e3ed97
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E3ED97
- fbfdf2
- f1f6ca
- e6efa2
- dbe87a
- d0e152
- c5da2b
- a4b520
- 808d19
- 5c6512
- 383e0b
- 141604
Color schemes using #E3ED97
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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#E3ED97 FAQ
What color is #E3ED97?
#E3ED97 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 67 degrees, 70% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E3ED97?
#E3ED97 is rgb(227, 237, 151) in RGB, hsl(67, 70%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 36%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E3ED97?
White text on this background reaches 1.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.83:1.
What colors go well with #E3ED97?
Its direct complement is #A197ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97B8ED and #CC97ED gives you contrast without the vibration.