analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D2CC1E — Saffron
#D2CC1E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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.
#d2cc1e
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Tints and shades of #D2CC1E
- fdfdf2
- f7f6c9
- f1efa0
- ebe876
- e6e14d
- e0da24
- bbb51b
- 918d15
- 68650f
- 3f3e09
- 161603
Color schemes using #D2CC1E
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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#D2CC1E FAQ
What color is #D2CC1E?
#D2CC1E is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 75% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D2CC1E?
#D2CC1E is rgb(210, 204, 30) in RGB, hsl(58, 75%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 86%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D2CC1E?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.4:1.
What colors go well with #D2CC1E?
Its direct complement is #1E24D2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E7ED2 and #721ED2 gives you contrast without the vibration.