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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D8B346 — Saffron
#D8B346 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 45° 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 #D8B346
- fcfaf2
- f4eacc
- ecdaa5
- e4ca7e
- dbba58
- d3ab31
- b08d25
- 896e1d
- 624f15
- 3c300d
- 151104
Color schemes using #D8B346
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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#D8B346 FAQ
What color is #D8B346?
#D8B346 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 45 degrees, 65% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D8B346?
#D8B346 is rgb(216, 179, 70) in RGB, hsl(45, 65%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 68%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8B346?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.46:1.
What colors go well with #D8B346?
Its direct complement is #466AD8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #46B3D8 and #6A46D8 gives you contrast without the vibration.