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#D2BE4B — Saffron
#D2BE4B is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #D2BE4B
- fcfbf3
- f3edcd
- e9dfa8
- e0d282
- d6c45d
- cdb737
- ab972b
- 857621
- 5f5518
- 3a330e
- 141205
Color schemes using #D2BE4B
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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#D2BE4B FAQ
What color is #D2BE4B?
#D2BE4B is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 60% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D2BE4B?
#D2BE4B is rgb(210, 190, 75) in RGB, hsl(51, 60%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 64%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2BE4B?
White text on this background reaches 1.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.21:1.
What colors go well with #D2BE4B?
Its direct complement is #4B60D2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4BA3D2 and #7B4BD2 gives you contrast without the vibration.