analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFED85 — Flax
#EFED85 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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.
#efed85
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #EFED85
- fdfdf1
- f8f7c8
- f2f19e
- edeb75
- e8e54b
- e2df22
- bdba19
- 939113
- 6a680e
- 403f08
- 171603
Color schemes using #EFED85
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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#EFED85 FAQ
What color is #EFED85?
#EFED85 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 77% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EFED85?
#EFED85 is rgb(239, 237, 133) in RGB, hsl(59, 77%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 44%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFED85?
White text on this background reaches 1.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.12:1.
What colors go well with #EFED85?
Its direct complement is #8587EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #85BCEF and #B885EF gives you contrast without the vibration.