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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D1BF1F — Saffron
#D1BF1F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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 #D1BF1F
- fdfcf2
- f7f2c9
- f1e9a0
- ebdf77
- e5d64e
- dfcc26
- b9aa1c
- 918416
- 685f10
- 3f3a09
- 161403
Color schemes using #D1BF1F
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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#D1BF1F FAQ
What color is #D1BF1F?
#D1BF1F is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 74% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D1BF1F?
#D1BF1F is rgb(209, 191, 31) in RGB, hsl(54, 74%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 85%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D1BF1F?
White text on this background reaches 1.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.18:1.
What colors go well with #D1BF1F?
Its direct complement is #1F31D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F8AD1 and #661FD1 gives you contrast without the vibration.