analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EED37C — Flax
#EED37C is a light saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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.
#eed37c
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EED37C
- fdfaf1
- f8edc8
- f2df9e
- edd175
- e8c34b
- e2b522
- bd9619
- 937513
- 6a540e
- 403308
- 171203
Color schemes using #EED37C
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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#EED37C FAQ
What color is #EED37C?
#EED37C is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 77% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EED37C?
#EED37C is rgb(238, 211, 124) in RGB, hsl(46, 77%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 48%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EED37C?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.24:1.
What colors go well with #EED37C?
Its direct complement is #7C97EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7CD0EE and #9A7CEE gives you contrast without the vibration.