analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F4E371 — Flax
#F4E371 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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.
#f4e371
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F4E371
- fefcf1
- fbf4c5
- f7eb99
- f4e26e
- f1da42
- eed117
- c6ae0f
- 9b880c
- 6f6108
- 433b05
- 181502
Color schemes using #F4E371
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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#F4E371 FAQ
What color is #F4E371?
#F4E371 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 86% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F4E371?
#F4E371 is rgb(244, 227, 113) in RGB, hsl(52, 86%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 54%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F4E371?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.07:1.
What colors go well with #F4E371?
Its direct complement is #7182F4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #71C4F4 and #A171F4 gives you contrast without the vibration.