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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7D47E — Flax
#E7D47E is a light saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #E7D47E
- fdfbf2
- f5edca
- eee0a3
- e7d37b
- e0c653
- d8b92c
- b49921
- 8c771a
- 655612
- 3d340b
- 161204
Color schemes using #E7D47E
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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#E7D47E FAQ
What color is #E7D47E?
#E7D47E is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 69% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7D47E?
#E7D47E is rgb(231, 212, 126) in RGB, hsl(49, 69%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 45%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7D47E?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.12:1.
What colors go well with #E7D47E?
Its direct complement is #7E91E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7EC6E7 and #9F7EE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.