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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1C141 — Saffron
#E1C141 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #E1C141
- fdfbf2
- f7eec9
- f0e0a1
- ead378
- e4c64f
- ddb927
- b8991d
- 907816
- 675610
- 3f340a
- 161203
Color schemes using #E1C141
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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#E1C141 FAQ
What color is #E1C141?
#E1C141 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 73% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E1C141?
#E1C141 is rgb(225, 193, 65) in RGB, hsl(48, 73%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 71%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1C141?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.91:1.
What colors go well with #E1C141?
Its direct complement is #4161E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41B1E1 and #7141E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.