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#D6DC1E — Saffron
#D6DC1E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #D6DC1E
- fdfdf2
- f6f8c8
- eff29f
- e8ec76
- e2e74c
- dbe123
- b6bc1a
- 8e9214
- 66690e
- 3e4009
- 161603
Color schemes using #D6DC1E
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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#D6DC1E FAQ
What color is #D6DC1E?
#D6DC1E is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 76% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D6DC1E?
#D6DC1E is rgb(214, 220, 30) in RGB, hsl(62, 76%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 86%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D6DC1E?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.12:1.
What colors go well with #D6DC1E?
Its direct complement is #241EDC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E77DC and #831EDC gives you contrast without the vibration.