analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F5EA8A — Flax
#F5EA8A is a light saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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.
#f5ea8a
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F5EA8A
- fefcf1
- faf5c6
- f6ed9b
- f3e56f
- efde44
- ebd619
- c4b211
- 998b0d
- 6e640a
- 433d06
- 171502
Color schemes using #F5EA8A
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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#F5EA8A FAQ
What color is #F5EA8A?
#F5EA8A is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 84% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F5EA8A?
#F5EA8A is rgb(245, 234, 138) in RGB, hsl(54, 84%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 44%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5EA8A?
White text on this background reaches 1.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.02:1.
What colors go well with #F5EA8A?
Its direct complement is #8A94F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8ACAF5 and #B58AF5 gives you contrast without the vibration.