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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5CD3F — Saffron
#D5CD3F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #D5CD3F
- fcfcf2
- f4f2cc
- ebe8a6
- e3de7f
- dad459
- d2ca32
- afa826
- 88831e
- 625e15
- 3b390d
- 151405
Color schemes using #D5CD3F
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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#D5CD3F FAQ
What color is #D5CD3F?
#D5CD3F is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 64% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D5CD3F?
#D5CD3F is rgb(213, 205, 63) in RGB, hsl(57, 64%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 70%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5CD3F?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.63:1.
What colors go well with #D5CD3F?
Its direct complement is #3F46D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3F91D5 and #823FD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.