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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFD99F — Oat
#EFD99F is a light saturated yellow sitting at 44° 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 #EFD99F
- fdfaf2
- f6eaca
- efdba2
- e8cb7a
- e2bb51
- dbab29
- b68e1f
- 8e6f18
- 664f11
- 3e300b
- 161104
Color schemes using #EFD99F
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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#EFD99F FAQ
What color is #EFD99F?
#EFD99F is a shade of oat in the yellow family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 71% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EFD99F?
#EFD99F is rgb(239, 217, 159) in RGB, hsl(44, 71%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 33%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFD99F?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.1:1.
What colors go well with #EFD99F?
Its direct complement is #9FB4EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FDCEF and #B29FEF gives you contrast without the vibration.