analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F4D490 — Flax
#F4D490 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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.
#f4d490
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F4D490
- fefaf1
- f9e9c6
- f5d99c
- f1c871
- edb846
- e9a81c
- c28b13
- 976c0f
- 6d4e0b
- 422f07
- 171102
Color schemes using #F4D490
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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#F4D490 FAQ
What color is #F4D490?
#F4D490 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 82% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F4D490?
#F4D490 is rgb(244, 212, 144) in RGB, hsl(41, 82%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 41%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F4D490?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.67:1.
What colors go well with #F4D490?
Its direct complement is #90AFF4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #90E2F4 and #A290F4 gives you contrast without the vibration.