analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E8DD96 — Flax
#E8DD96 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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.
#e8dd96
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E8DD96
- fcfbf2
- f4eecc
- ebe2a6
- e3d67f
- dac959
- d2bd32
- af9d26
- 887a1e
- 625815
- 3b350d
- 151305
Color schemes using #E8DD96
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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#E8DD96 FAQ
What color is #E8DD96?
#E8DD96 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 64% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E8DD96?
#E8DD96 is rgb(232, 221, 150) in RGB, hsl(52, 64%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 35%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E8DD96?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.21:1.
What colors go well with #E8DD96?
Its direct complement is #96A1E8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96CAE8 and #B496E8 gives you contrast without the vibration.