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Flax color

A soft golden beige-yellow named after the fibers of the flax plant used to make linen. The word flaxen also describes very light blond hair, and the color suits natural fabrics and calm interiors.

Also known as: Flaxen.

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The hex code for flax is #EEDC82. In RGB it is rgb(238, 220, 130), in HSL hsl(50, 76%, 72%) and in CMYK 0, 8, 45, 7.

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About flax

Flax (#EEDC82) is a warm, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the yellows family. It mixes 238 red, 220 green and 130 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in hair, home decor, fashion.

Swatch of Flax with its shades from light to dark · #EEDC82
Flax · #EEDC82

Flax shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Flax color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Cornflower blue
AnalogousClose to: Light salmon, Pastel yellow
TriadicClose to: Turquoise, Orchid
Split complementaryClose to: Baby blue, Lavender
TetradicClose to: Light green, Cornflower blue, Neon pink

Flax color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Flax
Analogous palette · Flax
Complementary palette · Flax
Triadic palette · Flax
With neutrals palette · Flax
With an accent palette · Flax

Flax contrast with text

White textContrast 1.4:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 15.2:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --flax: #EEDC82;
  --flax-rgb: 238, 220, 130;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--flax); }
.text { color: var(--flax); }

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Swatch of Flax with its shades from light to dark · #EEDC82
Swatch of Flax with its shades from light to dark · #EEDC82

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for flax?

The hex code for flax is #EEDC82. In RGB it is rgb(238, 220, 130), in HSL hsl(50, 76%, 72%) and in CMYK 0, 8, 45, 7.

What is the complementary color of flax?

Its complement on the color wheel is #8294EE, close to cornflower blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on flax?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.4:1, while with black it is 15.2:1.