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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BED83B — Saffron
#BED83B is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 70° 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.
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Tints and shades of #BED83B
- fbfcf2
- eef5cb
- e1eda4
- d4e57d
- c7de56
- bad62e
- 9ab223
- 788b1b
- 566414
- 343c0c
- 121504
Color schemes using #BED83B
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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#BED83B FAQ
What color is #BED83B?
#BED83B is a shade of saffron in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 67% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BED83B?
#BED83B is rgb(190, 216, 59) in RGB, hsl(70, 67%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 73%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BED83B?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.07:1.
What colors go well with #BED83B?
Its direct complement is #553BD8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3B70D8 and #A43BD8 gives you contrast without the vibration.