analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDCB87 — Flax
#EDCB87 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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.
#edcb87
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- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EDCB87
- fdf9f2
- f7e8c9
- f1d6a0
- ebc477
- e5b34e
- dfa126
- b9851c
- 916816
- 684a10
- 3f2d09
- 161003
Color schemes using #EDCB87
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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#EDCB87 FAQ
What color is #EDCB87?
#EDCB87 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 74% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDCB87?
#EDCB87 is rgb(237, 203, 135) in RGB, hsl(40, 74%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 43%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDCB87?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.49:1.
What colors go well with #EDCB87?
Its direct complement is #87A9ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #87DCED and #9887ED gives you contrast without the vibration.