analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0DE8F — Flax
#F0DE8F is a light saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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.
#f0de8f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F0DE8F
- fdfbf2
- f8efc8
- f2e39f
- ecd776
- e7ca4c
- e1be23
- bc9e1a
- 927b14
- 69580e
- 403609
- 161303
Color schemes using #F0DE8F
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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#F0DE8F FAQ
What color is #F0DE8F?
#F0DE8F is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 76% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0DE8F?
#F0DE8F is rgb(240, 222, 143) in RGB, hsl(49, 76%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 40%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0DE8F?
White text on this background reaches 1.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.55:1.
What colors go well with #F0DE8F?
Its direct complement is #8FA1F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8FD1F0 and #AD8FF0 gives you contrast without the vibration.