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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1B44C — Saffron
#E1B44C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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 #E1B44C
- fdfaf2
- f6e9ca
- efd8a2
- e8c77a
- e2b651
- dba629
- b6891f
- 8e6b18
- 664d11
- 3e2e0b
- 161004
Color schemes using #E1B44C
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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#E1B44C FAQ
What color is #E1B44C?
#E1B44C is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 71% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E1B44C?
#E1B44C is rgb(225, 180, 76) in RGB, hsl(42, 71%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 66%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1B44C?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.83:1.
What colors go well with #E1B44C?
Its direct complement is #4C79E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4CC3E1 and #6A4CE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.