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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9C577 — Flax
#E9C577 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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.
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Tints and shades of #E9C577
- fdf9f2
- f6e8c9
- f0d7a1
- e9c679
- e3b450
- dca328
- b7871e
- 8f6917
- 674b11
- 3e2e0a
- 161004
Color schemes using #E9C577
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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#E9C577 FAQ
What color is #E9C577?
#E9C577 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 72% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9C577?
#E9C577 is rgb(233, 197, 119) in RGB, hsl(41, 72%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 49%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9C577?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.72:1.
What colors go well with #E9C577?
Its direct complement is #779BE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77D4E9 and #8C77E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.