analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDCC69 — Flax
#EDCC69 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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.
#edcc69
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Tints and shades of #EDCC69
- fdfaf1
- f8ecc7
- f4de9d
- efd073
- eac249
- e5b31f
- bf9516
- 957411
- 6b530d
- 413308
- 171203
Color schemes using #EDCC69
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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#EDCC69 FAQ
What color is #EDCC69?
#EDCC69 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 79% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDCC69?
#EDCC69 is rgb(237, 204, 105) in RGB, hsl(45, 79%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 56%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDCC69?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.44:1.
What colors go well with #EDCC69?
Its direct complement is #688AED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #68CCED and #8A68ED gives you contrast without the vibration.