analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECEE91 — Flax
#ECEE91 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 61° 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.
#ecee91
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- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ECEE91
- fdfdf2
- f6f7c9
- eff0a1
- e8ea78
- e1e44f
- dadd27
- b6b81d
- 8e9016
- 666710
- 3e3f0a
- 161603
Color schemes using #ECEE91
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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#ECEE91 FAQ
What color is #ECEE91?
#ECEE91 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 73% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ECEE91?
#ECEE91 is rgb(236, 238, 145) in RGB, hsl(61, 73%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 39%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECEE91?
White text on this background reaches 1.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.21:1.
What colors go well with #ECEE91?
Its direct complement is #9291EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #91BEEE and #C191EE gives you contrast without the vibration.