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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D1CF52 — Saffron
#D1CF52 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 #D1CF52
- fcfcf3
- f2f1ce
- e8e7a9
- dedd84
- d4d25f
- cbc83a
- a8a62d
- 838223
- 5e5d19
- 39390f
- 141405
Color schemes using #D1CF52
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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#D1CF52 FAQ
What color is #D1CF52?
#D1CF52 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 58% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D1CF52?
#D1CF52 is rgb(209, 207, 82) in RGB, hsl(59, 58%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 61%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D1CF52?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.76:1.
What colors go well with #D1CF52?
Its direct complement is #5254D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5293D1 and #8F52D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.