analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDECA6 — Canary
#EDECA6 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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.
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Tints and shades of #EDECA6
- fcfcf2
- f4f4cb
- eceba4
- e4e37d
- dcda57
- d5d230
- b1af24
- 8a881c
- 636214
- 3c3b0c
- 151504
Color schemes using #EDECA6
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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#EDECA6 FAQ
What color is #EDECA6?
#EDECA6 is a shade of canary in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 66% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDECA6?
#EDECA6 is rgb(237, 236, 166) in RGB, hsl(59, 66%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 30%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDECA6?
White text on this background reaches 1.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.15:1.
What colors go well with #EDECA6?
Its direct complement is #A6A7ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6CBED and #C8A6ED gives you contrast without the vibration.