analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E8C38D — Flax
#E8C38D is a light saturated orange sitting at 36° 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.
#e8c38d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E8C38D
- fcf8f2
- f4e4cb
- ecd0a4
- e4bb7d
- dca757
- d59330
- b17924
- 8a5e1c
- 634414
- 3c290c
- 150e04
Color schemes using #E8C38D
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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#E8C38D FAQ
What color is #E8C38D?
#E8C38D is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 66% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E8C38D?
#E8C38D is rgb(232, 195, 141) in RGB, hsl(36, 66%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 39%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E8C38D?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.62:1.
What colors go well with #E8C38D?
Its direct complement is #8DB1E8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8DDFE8 and #968DE8 gives you contrast without the vibration.