analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EAED8C — Flax
#EAED8C is a light saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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.
#eaed8c
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EAED8C
- fdfdf2
- f5f7c9
- eef0a1
- e6ea78
- dfe44f
- d7dd27
- b3b81d
- 8c9016
- 646710
- 3d3f0a
- 151603
Color schemes using #EAED8C
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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#EAED8C FAQ
What color is #EAED8C?
#EAED8C is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 73% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EAED8C?
#EAED8C is rgb(234, 237, 140) in RGB, hsl(62, 73%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 41%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAED8C?
White text on this background reaches 1.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.99:1.
What colors go well with #EAED8C?
Its direct complement is #908CED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CB9ED and #C08CED gives you contrast without the vibration.