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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5BF44 — Saffron
#D5BF44 is a mid-tone 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 #D5BF44
- fcfbf3
- f3eecc
- ebe0a6
- e2d380
- d9c65a
- d1b933
- ae9a27
- 88781f
- 615616
- 3b340d
- 151205
Color schemes using #D5BF44
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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#D5BF44 FAQ
What color is #D5BF44?
#D5BF44 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 63% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D5BF44?
#D5BF44 is rgb(213, 191, 68) in RGB, hsl(51, 63%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 68%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5BF44?
White text on this background reaches 1.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.37:1.
What colors go well with #D5BF44?
Its direct complement is #445AD5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #44A2D5 and #7744D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.