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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5C940 — Saffron
#C5C940 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #C5C940
- fbfcf3
- f0f1ce
- e5e7aa
- dadd85
- cfd261
- c3c83c
- a2a62f
- 7f8225
- 5b5d1a
- 373810
- 131406
Color schemes using #C5C940
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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#C5C940 FAQ
What color is #C5C940?
#C5C940 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5C940?
#C5C940 is rgb(197, 201, 64) in RGB, hsl(62, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 68%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5C940?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.8:1.
What colors go well with #C5C940?
Its direct complement is #4540C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4080C9 and #8940C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.