analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EAE599 — Flax
#EAE599 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#eae599
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Tints and shades of #EAE599
- fcfcf2
- f4f2cb
- ece8a4
- e4de7d
- dcd457
- d5ca30
- b1a824
- 8a831c
- 635e14
- 3c390c
- 151404
Color schemes using #EAE599
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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#EAE599 FAQ
What color is #EAE599?
#EAE599 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 66% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EAE599?
#EAE599 is rgb(234, 229, 153) in RGB, hsl(56, 66%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 35%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAE599?
White text on this background reaches 1.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.17:1.
What colors go well with #EAE599?
Its direct complement is #999FEA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99C7EA and #BC99EA gives you contrast without the vibration.