analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4E896 — Flax
#E4E896 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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.
#e4e896
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E4E896
- fcfcf2
- f2f4cc
- e8eba6
- dee37f
- d4da59
- cad232
- a8af26
- 83881e
- 5e6215
- 393b0d
- 141505
Color schemes using #E4E896
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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#E4E896 FAQ
What color is #E4E896?
#E4E896 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 64% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4E896?
#E4E896 is rgb(228, 232, 150) in RGB, hsl(63, 64%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 35%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4E896?
White text on this background reaches 1.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.28:1.
What colors go well with #E4E896?
Its direct complement is #9B96E8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96BBE8 and #C396E8 gives you contrast without the vibration.