analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0C57F — Flax
#F0C57F is a light saturated orange sitting at 37° 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.
#f0c57f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F0C57F
- fdf9f1
- f8e6c7
- f4d29d
- efbf73
- eaac49
- e5991f
- bf7e16
- 956211
- 6b470d
- 412b08
- 170f03
Color schemes using #F0C57F
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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#F0C57F FAQ
What color is #F0C57F?
#F0C57F is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 79% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0C57F?
#F0C57F is rgb(240, 197, 127) in RGB, hsl(37, 79%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 47%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0C57F?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13:1.
What colors go well with #F0C57F?
Its direct complement is #7FAAF0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7FE3F0 and #8C7FF0 gives you contrast without the vibration.