analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6CF74 — Flax
#F6CF74 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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.
#f6cf74
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #F6CF74
- fefaf1
- fbebc5
- f8dc98
- f6cc6c
- f3bd40
- f0ae14
- c8900d
- 9c700a
- 705107
- 443104
- 181102
Color schemes using #F6CF74
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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#F6CF74 FAQ
What color is #F6CF74?
#F6CF74 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 88% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6CF74?
#F6CF74 is rgb(246, 207, 116) in RGB, hsl(42, 88%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 53%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6CF74?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.1:1.
What colors go well with #F6CF74?
Its direct complement is #749BF6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #74DCF6 and #8E74F6 gives you contrast without the vibration.