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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C1CD47 — Saffron
#C1CD47 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #C1CD47
- fbfcf3
- eff2ce
- e2e8a9
- d6dd84
- cad360
- bdc93b
- 9da72e
- 7b8324
- 585e1a
- 353910
- 131405
Color schemes using #C1CD47
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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#C1CD47 FAQ
What color is #C1CD47?
#C1CD47 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 57% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C1CD47?
#C1CD47 is rgb(193, 205, 71) in RGB, hsl(65, 57%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 65%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C1CD47?
White text on this background reaches 1.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.09:1.
What colors go well with #C1CD47?
Its direct complement is #5247CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #477FCD and #9547CD gives you contrast without the vibration.