analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FDD577 — Flax
#FDD577 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.
#fdd577
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Tints and shades of #FDD577
- fffaf0
- feecc2
- fdde93
- fdcf65
- fcc137
- fbb309
- d29403
- a47302
- 765302
- 473201
- 191200
Color schemes using #FDD577
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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#FDD577 FAQ
What color is #FDD577?
#FDD577 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 97% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FDD577?
#FDD577 is rgb(253, 213, 119) in RGB, hsl(42, 97%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 53%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FDD577?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.96:1.
What colors go well with #FDD577?
Its direct complement is #779FFD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77E2FD and #9277FD gives you contrast without the vibration.