analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7CF6F — Flax
#E7CF6F 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.
#e7cf6f
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Tints and shades of #E7CF6F
- fdfbf2
- f6edca
- efe0a2
- e8d27a
- e2c551
- dbb729
- b6981f
- 8e7718
- 665511
- 3e340b
- 161204
Color schemes using #E7CF6F
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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#E7CF6F FAQ
What color is #E7CF6F?
#E7CF6F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 71% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7CF6F?
#E7CF6F is rgb(231, 207, 111) in RGB, hsl(48, 71%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 52%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7CF6F?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.55:1.
What colors go well with #E7CF6F?
Its direct complement is #6F87E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6FC3E7 and #936FE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.