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#D4B34E — Saffron
#D4B34E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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 #D4B34E
- fcfaf3
- f3e9cd
- ead9a7
- e1c981
- d7b85c
- cea836
- ac8b2a
- 866c20
- 604e17
- 3a2f0e
- 151105
Color schemes using #D4B34E
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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#D4B34E FAQ
What color is #D4B34E?
#D4B34E is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 61% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D4B34E?
#D4B34E is rgb(212, 179, 78) in RGB, hsl(45, 61%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 63%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D4B34E?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.36:1.
What colors go well with #D4B34E?
Its direct complement is #4E70D4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EB3D4 and #704ED4 gives you contrast without the vibration.