analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECC979 — Flax
#ECC979 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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.
#ecc979
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ECC979
- fdfaf2
- f7e9c9
- f1d9a0
- ebc876
- e6b84d
- e0a824
- bb8b1b
- 916c15
- 684e0f
- 3f2f09
- 161103
Color schemes using #ECC979
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
#ECC979 FAQ
What color is #ECC979?
#ECC979 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 75% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ECC979?
#ECC979 is rgb(236, 201, 121) in RGB, hsl(42, 75%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 49%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECC979?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.2:1.
What colors go well with #ECC979?
Its direct complement is #799CEC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #79D5EC and #9079EC gives you contrast without the vibration.