analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FFD480 — Flax
#FFD480 is a light saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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.
#ffd480
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FFD480
- fffaf0
- ffeac1
- ffdb92
- ffcb63
- ffbb34
- ffac05
- d58e00
- a66f00
- 775000
- 483000
- 191100
Color schemes using #FFD480
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.
Nearby colors
#FFD480 FAQ
What color is #FFD480?
#FFD480 is a shade of flax in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 100% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FFD480?
#FFD480 is rgb(255, 212, 128) in RGB, hsl(40, 100%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 50%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FFD480?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.98:1.
What colors go well with #FFD480?
Its direct complement is #80AAFF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80EAFF and #9580FF gives you contrast without the vibration.