analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFE595 — Flax
#EFE595 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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.
#efe595
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EFE595
- fdfcf2
- f7f2c9
- f1e7a0
- ebdd77
- e5d34e
- dfc926
- b9a71c
- 918216
- 685e10
- 3f3909
- 161403
Color schemes using #EFE595
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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#EFE595 FAQ
What color is #EFE595?
#EFE595 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 74% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EFE595?
#EFE595 is rgb(239, 229, 149) in RGB, hsl(53, 74%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 38%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFE595?
White text on this background reaches 1.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.31:1.
What colors go well with #EFE595?
Its direct complement is #959FEF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #95CCEF and #B795EF gives you contrast without the vibration.