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#D9C73F — Saffron
#D9C73F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #D9C73F
- fcfbf2
- f5f0cb
- ede4a4
- e5d97d
- dece56
- d6c22e
- b2a123
- 8b7e1b
- 645a14
- 3c370c
- 151304
Color schemes using #D9C73F
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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#D9C73F FAQ
What color is #D9C73F?
#D9C73F is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 67% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D9C73F?
#D9C73F is rgb(217, 199, 63) in RGB, hsl(53, 67%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 71%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9C73F?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.19:1.
What colors go well with #D9C73F?
Its direct complement is #3F51D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3F9ED9 and #7A3FD9 gives you contrast without the vibration.