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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C6D147 — Saffron
#C6D147 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 #C6D147
- fbfcf3
- eff3cd
- e4e9a8
- d8e082
- ccd65d
- c1cd37
- a0ab2b
- 7d8521
- 5a5f18
- 363a0e
- 131405
Color schemes using #C6D147
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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#C6D147 FAQ
What color is #C6D147?
#C6D147 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 60% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C6D147?
#C6D147 is rgb(198, 209, 71) in RGB, hsl(65, 60%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 66%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C6D147?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.61:1.
What colors go well with #C6D147?
Its direct complement is #5347D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4781D1 and #9847D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.