analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EAE69F — Flax
#EAE69F is a light saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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.
#eae69f
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #EAE69F
- fcfcf2
- f4f2cc
- ebe8a6
- e3de7f
- dad459
- d2ca32
- afa826
- 88831e
- 625e15
- 3b390d
- 151405
Color schemes using #EAE69F
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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#EAE69F FAQ
What color is #EAE69F?
#EAE69F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 64% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EAE69F?
#EAE69F is rgb(234, 230, 159) in RGB, hsl(57, 64%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 32%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAE69F?
White text on this background reaches 1.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.32:1.
What colors go well with #EAE69F?
Its direct complement is #9FA3EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FC8EA and #C19FEA gives you contrast without the vibration.