analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEE572 — Flax
#EEE572 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#eee572
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #EEE572
- fdfdf1
- f8f5c8
- f3ed9e
- eee674
- e9de4a
- e4d721
- beb317
- 948b12
- 6a640d
- 403d08
- 171503
Color schemes using #EEE572
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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#EEE572 FAQ
What color is #EEE572?
#EEE572 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 78% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEE572?
#EEE572 is rgb(238, 229, 114) in RGB, hsl(56, 78%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 52%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEE572?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.09:1.
What colors go well with #EEE572?
Its direct complement is #727BEE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #72B8EE and #A872EE gives you contrast without the vibration.