analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EED191 — Flax
#EED191 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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.
#eed191
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- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EED191
- fdf9f2
- f7e8c9
- f0d7a1
- eac678
- e4b54f
- dda327
- b8871d
- 906916
- 674c10
- 3f2e0a
- 161003
Color schemes using #EED191
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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#EED191 FAQ
What color is #EED191?
#EED191 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 73% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EED191?
#EED191 is rgb(238, 209, 145) in RGB, hsl(41, 73%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 39%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EED191?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.16:1.
What colors go well with #EED191?
Its direct complement is #91AEEE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #91DDEE and #A291EE gives you contrast without the vibration.