analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F5B277 — Flax
#F5B277 is a light saturated orange sitting at 28° 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.
#f5b277
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F5B277
- fef7f1
- fbdec5
- f7c599
- f4ac6e
- f19442
- ee7b17
- c6640f
- 9b4e0c
- 6f3808
- 432205
- 180c02
Color schemes using #F5B277
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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#F5B277 FAQ
What color is #F5B277?
#F5B277 is a shade of flax in the orange family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 86% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F5B277?
#F5B277 is rgb(245, 178, 119) in RGB, hsl(28, 86%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 51%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5B277?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.52:1.
What colors go well with #F5B277?
Its direct complement is #75B9F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75F5F0 and #757AF5 gives you contrast without the vibration.