analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6C38E — Flax
#E6C38E is a light saturated orange sitting at 36° 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.
#e6c38e
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E6C38E
- fcf8f2
- f4e4cc
- ebcfa6
- e3bb7f
- daa759
- d29232
- af7826
- 885e1e
- 624315
- 3b290d
- 150e05
Color schemes using #E6C38E
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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#E6C38E FAQ
What color is #E6C38E?
#E6C38E is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 64% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6C38E?
#E6C38E is rgb(230, 195, 142) in RGB, hsl(36, 64%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 38%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6C38E?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.56:1.
What colors go well with #E6C38E?
Its direct complement is #8EB1E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EDDE6 and #978EE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.