analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E8ED7D — Flax
#E8ED7D is a light saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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.
#e8ed7d
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #E8ED7D
- fdfdf2
- f5f8c8
- eef29f
- e6ec76
- dfe74c
- d8e123
- b3bc1a
- 8c9214
- 64690e
- 3d4009
- 151603
Color schemes using #E8ED7D
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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#E8ED7D FAQ
What color is #E8ED7D?
#E8ED7D is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 76% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E8ED7D?
#E8ED7D is rgb(232, 237, 125) in RGB, hsl(63, 76%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 47%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E8ED7D?
White text on this background reaches 1.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.84:1.
What colors go well with #E8ED7D?
Its direct complement is #827DED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DAFED and #BB7DED gives you contrast without the vibration.