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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0EA99 — Flax
#F0EA99 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
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Tints and shades of #F0EA99
- fdfcf2
- f7f4c9
- f1eba0
- ebe377
- e5db4e
- dfd226
- b9af1c
- 918816
- 686210
- 3f3b09
- 161503
Color schemes using #F0EA99
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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#F0EA99 FAQ
What color is #F0EA99?
#F0EA99 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 74% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0EA99?
#F0EA99 is rgb(240, 234, 153) in RGB, hsl(56, 74%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 36%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0EA99?
White text on this background reaches 1.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.93:1.
What colors go well with #F0EA99?
Its direct complement is #999FF0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99CAF0 and #BF99F0 gives you contrast without the vibration.