analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDEEA5 — Canary
#EDEEA5 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 61° 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 #EDEEA5
- fcfdf2
- f4f5cb
- eceea3
- e4e67c
- dcdf54
- d4d72d
- b1b322
- 8a8c1b
- 636413
- 3c3d0c
- 151504
Color schemes using #EDEEA5
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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#EDEEA5 FAQ
What color is #EDEEA5?
#EDEEA5 is a shade of canary in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 68% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDEEA5?
#EDEEA5 is rgb(237, 238, 165) in RGB, hsl(61, 68%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 31%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDEEA5?
White text on this background reaches 1.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.37:1.
What colors go well with #EDEEA5?
Its direct complement is #A6A5EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5C8EE and #CBA5EE gives you contrast without the vibration.