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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EAD186 — Flax
#EAD186 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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.
#ead186
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Tints and shades of #EAD186
- fdfaf2
- f6ebca
- efdca2
- e8cc7a
- e1bd52
- daae2b
- b59020
- 8d7019
- 655112
- 3e310b
- 161104
Color schemes using #EAD186
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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#EAD186 FAQ
What color is #EAD186?
#EAD186 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 70% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EAD186?
#EAD186 is rgb(234, 209, 134) in RGB, hsl(45, 70%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 43%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAD186?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.96:1.
What colors go well with #EAD186?
Its direct complement is #869FEA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #86D1EA and #9F86EA gives you contrast without the vibration.