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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6D58E — Flax
#E6D58E is a light saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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.
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Tints and shades of #E6D58E
- fcfaf2
- f4eccc
- ebdda6
- e3cf7f
- dac059
- d2b232
- af9426
- 88731e
- 625315
- 3b320d
- 151205
Color schemes using #E6D58E
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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#E6D58E FAQ
What color is #E6D58E?
#E6D58E is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 64% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6D58E?
#E6D58E is rgb(230, 213, 142) in RGB, hsl(48, 64%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 38%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6D58E?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.27:1.
What colors go well with #E6D58E?
Its direct complement is #8EA0E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8ECCE6 and #A98EE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.