analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F5D88A — Flax
#F5D88A is a light saturated yellow sitting at 44° 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.
#f5d88a
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #F5D88A
- fefaf1
- faecc6
- f6de9b
- f3d06f
- efc144
- ebb319
- c49411
- 99740d
- 6e530a
- 433206
- 171202
Color schemes using #F5D88A
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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#F5D88A FAQ
What color is #F5D88A?
#F5D88A is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 84% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F5D88A?
#F5D88A is rgb(245, 216, 138) in RGB, hsl(44, 84%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 44%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5D88A?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.07:1.
What colors go well with #F5D88A?
Its direct complement is #8AA6F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8ADCF5 and #A38AF5 gives you contrast without the vibration.