analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4CC7C — Flax
#E4CC7C is a light saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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.
#e4cc7c
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Tints and shades of #E4CC7C
- fcfaf2
- f4ebcb
- ecdca4
- e4cc7d
- dcbd57
- d5ae30
- b19024
- 8a701c
- 635114
- 3c310c
- 151104
Color schemes using #E4CC7C
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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#E4CC7C FAQ
What color is #E4CC7C?
#E4CC7C is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 66% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4CC7C?
#E4CC7C is rgb(228, 204, 124) in RGB, hsl(46, 66%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 46%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4CC7C?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.23:1.
What colors go well with #E4CC7C?
Its direct complement is #7C94E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7CC8E4 and #987CE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.