analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4DA8D — Flax
#E4DA8D is a light saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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.
#e4da8d
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E4DA8D
- fcfbf3
- f3efcd
- eae2a7
- e1d681
- d8ca5b
- d0bd35
- ad9d29
- 877b20
- 615817
- 3b350e
- 151305
Color schemes using #E4DA8D
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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#E4DA8D FAQ
What color is #E4DA8D?
#E4DA8D is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 62% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4DA8D?
#E4DA8D is rgb(228, 218, 141) in RGB, hsl(53, 62%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 38%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4DA8D?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.71:1.
What colors go well with #E4DA8D?
Its direct complement is #8B96E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8BC2E4 and #AD8BE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.