analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDDA97 — Flax
#EDDA97 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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.
#edda97
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Tints and shades of #EDDA97
- fdfaf2
- f6ecca
- efdea2
- e8d07a
- e1c252
- dab42b
- b59520
- 8d7419
- 655312
- 3e330b
- 161204
Color schemes using #EDDA97
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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#EDDA97 FAQ
What color is #EDDA97?
#EDDA97 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 70% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDDA97?
#EDDA97 is rgb(237, 218, 151) in RGB, hsl(47, 70%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 36%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDDA97?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.08:1.
What colors go well with #EDDA97?
Its direct complement is #97AAED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #97D4ED and #AF97ED gives you contrast without the vibration.