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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9D877 — Flax
#E9D877 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #E9D877
- fdfbf2
- f6f0c9
- f0e4a1
- e9d879
- e3cd50
- dcc128
- b7a01e
- 8f7d17
- 675a11
- 3e360a
- 161304
Color schemes using #E9D877
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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#E9D877 FAQ
What color is #E9D877?
#E9D877 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 72% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9D877?
#E9D877 is rgb(233, 216, 119) in RGB, hsl(51, 72%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 49%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9D877?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.55:1.
What colors go well with #E9D877?
Its direct complement is #7788E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77C1E9 and #9F77E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.