analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EBE689 — Flax
#EBE689 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.
#ebe689
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EBE689
- fdfcf2
- f6f4ca
- efeba2
- e8e37a
- e2da51
- dbd229
- b6af1f
- 8e8818
- 666211
- 3e3b0b
- 161504
Color schemes using #EBE689
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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#EBE689 FAQ
What color is #EBE689?
#EBE689 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 71% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EBE689?
#EBE689 is rgb(235, 230, 137) in RGB, hsl(57, 71%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 42%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EBE689?
White text on this background reaches 1.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.21:1.
What colors go well with #EBE689?
Its direct complement is #898EEB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89BFEB and #B589EB gives you contrast without the vibration.