analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0CA70 — Flax
#F0CA70 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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.
#f0ca70
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #F0CA70
- fefaf1
- f9eac7
- f5da9c
- f0ca72
- ecba47
- e7ab1d
- c18d14
- 966e10
- 6c4f0b
- 423007
- 171102
Color schemes using #F0CA70
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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#F0CA70 FAQ
What color is #F0CA70?
#F0CA70 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 81% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0CA70?
#F0CA70 is rgb(240, 202, 112) in RGB, hsl(42, 81%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 53%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0CA70?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.39:1.
What colors go well with #F0CA70?
Its direct complement is #7096F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #70D6F0 and #8A70F0 gives you contrast without the vibration.