analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECE46F — Flax
#ECE46F is a light saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#ece46f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ECE46F
- fdfcf1
- f8f5c8
- f2ed9e
- ede575
- e8dd4b
- e2d522
- bdb219
- 938b13
- 6a630e
- 403c08
- 171503
Color schemes using #ECE46F
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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#ECE46F FAQ
What color is #ECE46F?
#ECE46F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 77% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ECE46F?
#ECE46F is rgb(236, 228, 111) in RGB, hsl(56, 77%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 53%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECE46F?
White text on this background reaches 1.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.89:1.
What colors go well with #ECE46F?
Its direct complement is #6F77EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6FB6EC and #A56FEC gives you contrast without the vibration.