analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEDB9B — Flax
#EEDB9B 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.
#eedb9b
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EEDB9B
- fdfaf2
- f6ecca
- efdda2
- e8cf7a
- e2c051
- dbb129
- b6931f
- 8e7318
- 665211
- 3e320b
- 161204
Color schemes using #EEDB9B
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
#EEDB9B FAQ
What color is #EEDB9B?
#EEDB9B is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 71% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEDB9B?
#EEDB9B is rgb(238, 219, 155) in RGB, hsl(46, 71%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 35%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEDB9B?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.24:1.
What colors go well with #EEDB9B?
Its direct complement is #9BAEEE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BD8EE and #B19BEE gives you contrast without the vibration.