analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E8BF73 — Flax
#E8BF73 is a light saturated orange sitting at 39° 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.
#e8bf73
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E8BF73
- fdf9f2
- f6e7c9
- f0d4a1
- e9c279
- e3af50
- dc9d28
- b7821e
- 8f6517
- 674911
- 3e2c0a
- 161004
Color schemes using #E8BF73
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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#E8BF73 FAQ
What color is #E8BF73?
#E8BF73 is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 39 degrees, 72% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E8BF73?
#E8BF73 is rgb(232, 191, 115) in RGB, hsl(39, 72%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 50%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E8BF73?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.13:1.
What colors go well with #E8BF73?
Its direct complement is #739CE8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #73D7E8 and #8473E8 gives you contrast without the vibration.