analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E8E478 — Flax
#E8E478 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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.
#e8e478
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Tints and shades of #E8E478
- fdfcf2
- f6f5ca
- efeda2
- e8e57a
- e2dd51
- dbd529
- b6b11f
- 8e8a18
- 666311
- 3e3c0b
- 161504
Color schemes using #E8E478
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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#E8E478 FAQ
What color is #E8E478?
#E8E478 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 71% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E8E478?
#E8E478 is rgb(232, 228, 120) in RGB, hsl(58, 71%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 48%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E8E478?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.8:1.
What colors go well with #E8E478?
Its direct complement is #787CE8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #78B4E8 and #AC78E8 gives you contrast without the vibration.