analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F3DD9B — Flax
#F3DD9B is a light saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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.
#f3dd9b
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F3DD9B
- fdfaf1
- f8ecc7
- f4de9d
- efd073
- eac249
- e5b31f
- bf9516
- 957411
- 6b530d
- 413308
- 171203
Color schemes using #F3DD9B
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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#F3DD9B FAQ
What color is #F3DD9B?
#F3DD9B is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 79% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F3DD9B?
#F3DD9B is rgb(243, 221, 155) in RGB, hsl(45, 79%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 36%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F3DD9B?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.63:1.
What colors go well with #F3DD9B?
Its direct complement is #9BB1F3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BDDF3 and #B19BF3 gives you contrast without the vibration.