analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5E09A — Flax
#E5E09A is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#e5e09a
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E5E09A
- fcfbf3
- f2f0ce
- e9e4a8
- dfd983
- d5cd5e
- ccc238
- a9a12c
- 847e22
- 5f5a18
- 3a370f
- 141305
Color schemes using #E5E09A
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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#E5E09A FAQ
What color is #E5E09A?
#E5E09A is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 59% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5E09A?
#E5E09A is rgb(229, 224, 154) in RGB, hsl(56, 59%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 33%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5E09A?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.46:1.
What colors go well with #E5E09A?
Its direct complement is #9A9FE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9AC4E5 and #BA9AE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.