Flax
HEX: #EEDC82 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#EEDC82
238, 220, 130
50°, 76% ,72%
0, 8, 45, 7
About Flax
Flax (#EEDC82) is a color with RGB(238, 220, 130) and HSL(50°, 76.1%, 72.2%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #8294EE, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #82EEDC and #DC82EE. The name comes from *flahsą (Proto-Germanic).
- HEX: #EEDC82
- RGB: 238, 220, 130
- HSL: 50°, 76.1%, 72.2%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #8294EE
- Triadic colors: #82EEDC, #DC82EE
- The name comes from *flahsą (Proto-Germanic).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #EEDC82 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'flax' has deep roots in Germanic languages, tracing back to Proto-Germanic *flahsą. This term was used to refer to both the plant (Linum usitatissimum) and the fiber derived from it. It entered Old English as 'fleax' and has remained remarkably consistent in form and meaning through Middle English ('flax') to modern English. The cultivation and processing of flax for linen production are ancient practices, predating recorded history in many parts of the world. The word's persistence reflects the plant's long-standing importance as a source of fiber for textiles, oil (linseed oil), and food (linseeds/flaxseeds).
First Recorded Use
Before 900 AD
Cultural Associations
Flax has immense cultural significance across various civilizations. It is one of the oldest cultivated fiber crops in the world, with evidence of its use dating back over 30,000 years. Ancient Egyptians used linen (made from flax) for clothing, burial shrouds, and even as currency. In Europe, flax cultivation was widespread, and linen was a primary textile before the advent of cotton. The phrase 'spinning a yarn' often relates to the process of spinning flax into thread. Flaxseeds are also a traditional food source, valued for their nutritional properties. The color 'flax' or 'flaxen' is often used to describe a pale yellowish-brown or grayish-yellow color, reminiscent of dried flax fibers or blonde hair.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #EEDC82;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #EEDC82;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #EEDC82;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#EEDC82,
#8294EE
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#EEDC82,
#8294EE
);
}// SCSS variable
$flax: #EEDC82;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$flax-r: 238;
$flax-g: 220;
$flax-b: 130;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $flax;
color: rgba($flax-r, $flax-g, $flax-b, 0.8);
}