analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EBDE89 — Flax
#EBDE89 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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.
#ebde89
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EBDE89
- fdfbf2
- f6f0ca
- efe5a2
- e8da7a
- e2ce51
- dbc329
- b6a21f
- 8e7e18
- 665b11
- 3e370b
- 161304
Color schemes using #EBDE89
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.
Nearby colors
#EBDE89 FAQ
What color is #EBDE89?
#EBDE89 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 71% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EBDE89?
#EBDE89 is rgb(235, 222, 137) in RGB, hsl(52, 71%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 42%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EBDE89?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.34:1.
What colors go well with #EBDE89?
Its direct complement is #8996EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89C7EB and #AD89EB gives you contrast without the vibration.