analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDDE7D — Flax
#EDDE7D is a light saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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.
#edde7d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EDDE7D
- fdfcf2
- f8f1c8
- f2e79f
- ecdc76
- e7d24c
- e1c823
- bca61a
- 928114
- 695d0e
- 403809
- 161403
Color schemes using #EDDE7D
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.
Nearby colors
#EDDE7D FAQ
What color is #EDDE7D?
#EDDE7D is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 76% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDDE7D?
#EDDE7D is rgb(237, 222, 125) in RGB, hsl(52, 76%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 47%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDDE7D?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.35:1.
What colors go well with #EDDE7D?
Its direct complement is #7D8CED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DC4ED and #A67DED gives you contrast without the vibration.