#E6D286 Hex Code
Color Name: Flax
What is hex #E6D286 Color?
The color name of hex code #E6D286 is Flax. The RGB values are (230, 210, 134) which means it is composed of
40% red, 37% green and 23% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:42 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E6D286 has a hue of 48°, 42% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #E6D286 Color Codes
| Color Name | Flax |
| RGB Values | (230, 210, 134) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 42%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (48°, 42%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #192D79 [St. Patrick's Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7403 C |
| Closest RAL | 1014 [Ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #869AE6 [Vista Blue] |
| #E6D286 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BFBFBF |
| Desaturated | #B6B6B6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D0D0D0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E2E2E2 |
Hex #E6D286 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E6D286 is #869AE6 which is called Vista Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E6D286 color is offered by #869AE6. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #E6D286 are #CAE686 and #E6A286, called Yellow-Green (Crayola) and Tumbleweed, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E6D286 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #E6D286 are #86CAE6 (Sky Blue) and #A286E6 (Lavender (Floral)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#E6D286 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #86E6D2 (Middle Blue Green) and #D286E6 (Bright Lilac) along with #E6D286, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #E6D286 has #86E6D2 (Middle Blue Green), #869AE6 (Vista Blue) and #E6869A (Ruddy Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #E6D286 contains #86E6A2 (Light Green), #869AE6 (Vista Blue) and #E686CA (Persian Pink). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #E6D286 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E6D286 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of E6D286 Color
Tints
EBDB9E- EEE0AA
- F0E4B6
- F3E9C3
- F5EDCF
- F8F2DB
- FAF6E7
- FDFBF3
Tones
- D2C285
- C7B984
- BDB184
- B3A983
- A9A182
- 9F9982
- 949081
- 8A8881
Shades
- B8A86B
- A1935E
- 8A7E50
- 736943
- 5C5436
- 453F28
- 2E2A1B
- 17150D
#E6D286 Color Patterns
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#E6D286 Gingham Checks
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#E6D286 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E6D286 Polka Dots Pattern
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#E6D286 Honeycomb Pattern
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#E6D286 Leaves Pattern
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#E6D286 Houndstooth Pattern
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#E6D286 Trellis Pattern
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#E6D286 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
