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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9B740 — Saffron
#C9B740 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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 #C9B740
- fcfaf3
- f1edce
- e7dfaa
- ddd185
- d2c361
- c8b53c
- a6962f
- 827525
- 5d541a
- 383310
- 141206
Color schemes using #C9B740
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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#C9B740 FAQ
What color is #C9B740?
#C9B740 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9B740?
#C9B740 is rgb(201, 183, 64) in RGB, hsl(52, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 68%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9B740?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.33:1.
What colors go well with #C9B740?
Its direct complement is #4052C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4097C9 and #7240C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.