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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EBE899 — Flax
#EBE899 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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.
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Tints and shades of #EBE899
- fcfcf2
- f5f3cb
- edeba4
- e5e27d
- ded956
- d6d02e
- b2ad23
- 8b871b
- 646114
- 3c3b0c
- 151504
Color schemes using #EBE899
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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#EBE899 FAQ
What color is #EBE899?
#EBE899 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 67% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EBE899?
#EBE899 is rgb(235, 232, 153) in RGB, hsl(58, 67%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 35%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EBE899?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.54:1.
What colors go well with #EBE899?
Its direct complement is #999CEB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99C5EB and #BF99EB gives you contrast without the vibration.