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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5DD3C — Saffron
#D5DD3C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #D5DD3C
- fcfdf2
- f3f6ca
- ebefa2
- e2e87a
- d9e152
- d1da2b
- aeb520
- 888d19
- 616512
- 3b3e0b
- 151604
Color schemes using #D5DD3C
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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#D5DD3C FAQ
What color is #D5DD3C?
#D5DD3C is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 70% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D5DD3C?
#D5DD3C is rgb(213, 221, 60) in RGB, hsl(63, 70%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 73%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5DD3C?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.24:1.
What colors go well with #D5DD3C?
Its direct complement is #443CDD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3C84DD and #943CDD gives you contrast without the vibration.