analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6DE98 — Flax
#F6DE98 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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.
#f6de98
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #F6DE98
- fefbf1
- faedc6
- f6df9b
- f3d26f
- efc444
- ebb719
- c49711
- 99760d
- 6e550a
- 433306
- 171202
Color schemes using #F6DE98
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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#F6DE98 FAQ
What color is #F6DE98?
#F6DE98 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 84% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6DE98?
#F6DE98 is rgb(246, 222, 152) in RGB, hsl(45, 84%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 38%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6DE98?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.82:1.
What colors go well with #F6DE98?
Its direct complement is #98AFF6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98DEF6 and #AF98F6 gives you contrast without the vibration.