analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDBE8A — Flax
#EDBE8A is a light saturated orange sitting at 32° 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.
#edbe8a
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EDBE8A
- fdf8f2
- f7e1c9
- f0cba1
- eab578
- e49e4f
- dd8827
- b8701d
- 905716
- 673f10
- 3f260a
- 160d03
Color schemes using #EDBE8A
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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#EDBE8A FAQ
What color is #EDBE8A?
#EDBE8A is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 73% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDBE8A?
#EDBE8A is rgb(237, 190, 138) in RGB, hsl(32, 73%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 42%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDBE8A?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.33:1.
What colors go well with #EDBE8A?
Its direct complement is #8CB9ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CEAED and #908CED gives you contrast without the vibration.