analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F1E86A — Flax
#F1E86A 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.
#f1e86a
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #F1E86A
- fefdf1
- faf6c6
- f6f09b
- f2e970
- eee345
- eadc1a
- c3b712
- 988f0e
- 6d670a
- 423e06
- 171602
Color schemes using #F1E86A
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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#F1E86A FAQ
What color is #F1E86A?
#F1E86A is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 83% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F1E86A?
#F1E86A is rgb(241, 232, 106) in RGB, hsl(56, 83%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 56%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F1E86A?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.49:1.
What colors go well with #F1E86A?
Its direct complement is #6A73F1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6AB6F1 and #A46AF1 gives you contrast without the vibration.