analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7DE8D — Flax
#E7DE8D is a light saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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.
#e7de8d
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E7DE8D
- fcfbf2
- f4f0cc
- ece5a5
- e4da7e
- dbce58
- d3c331
- b0a225
- 897e1d
- 625b15
- 3c370d
- 151304
Color schemes using #E7DE8D
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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#E7DE8D FAQ
What color is #E7DE8D?
#E7DE8D is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 65% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7DE8D?
#E7DE8D is rgb(231, 222, 141) in RGB, hsl(54, 65%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 39%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7DE8D?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.23:1.
What colors go well with #E7DE8D?
Its direct complement is #8D96E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8DC3E7 and #B18DE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.