analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6E698 — Flax
#F6E698 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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.
#f6e698
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Tints and shades of #F6E698
- fefcf1
- faf1c6
- f6e79b
- f3dd6f
- efd244
- ebc819
- c4a611
- 99820d
- 6e5d0a
- 433806
- 171402
Color schemes using #F6E698
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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#F6E698 FAQ
What color is #F6E698?
#F6E698 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 84% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6E698?
#F6E698 is rgb(246, 230, 152) in RGB, hsl(50, 84%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 38%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6E698?
White text on this background reaches 1.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.69:1.
What colors go well with #F6E698?
Its direct complement is #98A7F6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #98D7F6 and #B798F6 gives you contrast without the vibration.