analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EBE389 — Flax
#EBE389 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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.
#ebe389
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EBE389
- fdfcf2
- f6f2ca
- efe9a2
- e8df7a
- e2d651
- dbcc29
- b6aa1f
- 8e8418
- 665f11
- 3e3a0b
- 161404
Color schemes using #EBE389
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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#EBE389 FAQ
What color is #EBE389?
#EBE389 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 71% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EBE389?
#EBE389 is rgb(235, 227, 137) in RGB, hsl(55, 71%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 42%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EBE389?
White text on this background reaches 1.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.88:1.
What colors go well with #EBE389?
Its direct complement is #8991EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89C2EB and #B289EB gives you contrast without the vibration.