analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4DB72 — Flax
#E4DB72 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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.
#e4db72
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E4DB72
- fdfcf2
- f5f2cb
- eee7a3
- e6dd7c
- dfd354
- d7c92d
- b3a722
- 8c821b
- 645d13
- 3d390c
- 151404
Color schemes using #E4DB72
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.
Nearby colors
#E4DB72 FAQ
What color is #E4DB72?
#E4DB72 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 68% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4DB72?
#E4DB72 is rgb(228, 219, 114) in RGB, hsl(55, 68%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 50%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4DB72?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.67:1.
What colors go well with #E4DB72?
Its direct complement is #727BE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #72B4E4 and #A172E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.