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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5C241 — Saffron
#C5C241 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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 #C5C241
- fbfbf3
- f0f0cf
- e5e4ac
- dad988
- cfce64
- c4c240
- a3a132
- 7f7e27
- 5b5a1c
- 373711
- 141306
Color schemes using #C5C241
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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#C5C241 FAQ
What color is #C5C241?
#C5C241 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 53% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5C241?
#C5C241 is rgb(197, 194, 65) in RGB, hsl(59, 53%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 67%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5C241?
White text on this background reaches 1.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.17:1.
What colors go well with #C5C241?
Its direct complement is #4042C4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4084C4 and #8040C4 gives you contrast without the vibration.