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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D7C244 — Saffron
#D7C244 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 #D7C244
- fcfbf2
- f4eecc
- ece1a5
- e4d47e
- dbc858
- d3bb31
- b09b25
- 89791d
- 625715
- 3c350d
- 151304
Color schemes using #D7C244
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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#D7C244 FAQ
What color is #D7C244?
#D7C244 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 65% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D7C244?
#D7C244 is rgb(215, 194, 68) in RGB, hsl(51, 65%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 68%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D7C244?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.69:1.
What colors go well with #D7C244?
Its direct complement is #4258D7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42A3D7 and #7642D7 gives you contrast without the vibration.