analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECCC83 — Flax
#ECCC83 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.
#eccc83
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ECCC83
- fdfaf2
- f7e9c9
- f0d8a1
- eac878
- e4b74f
- dda727
- b88a1d
- 906b16
- 674d10
- 3f2f0a
- 161003
Color schemes using #ECCC83
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
#ECCC83 FAQ
What color is #ECCC83?
#ECCC83 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 73% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ECCC83?
#ECCC83 is rgb(236, 204, 131) in RGB, hsl(42, 73%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 44%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECCC83?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.53:1.
What colors go well with #ECCC83?
Its direct complement is #83A3EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #83D7EC and #9883EC gives you contrast without the vibration.