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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6D88E — Flax
#E6D88E is a light saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #E6D88E
- fcfbf2
- f4edcc
- ebe0a6
- e3d27f
- dac559
- d2b732
- af9826
- 88771e
- 625515
- 3b340d
- 151205
Color schemes using #E6D88E
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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#E6D88E FAQ
What color is #E6D88E?
#E6D88E is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 64% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6D88E?
#E6D88E is rgb(230, 216, 142) in RGB, hsl(50, 64%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 38%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6D88E?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.58:1.
What colors go well with #E6D88E?
Its direct complement is #8E9DE6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8EC9E6 and #AB8EE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.