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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1CC47 — Saffron
#E1CC47 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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 #E1CC47
- fdfbf2
- f6f0c9
- f0e5a1
- e9da79
- e3cf50
- dcc428
- b7a31e
- 8f7f17
- 675b11
- 3e370a
- 161304
Color schemes using #E1CC47
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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#E1CC47 FAQ
What color is #E1CC47?
#E1CC47 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 72% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E1CC47?
#E1CC47 is rgb(225, 204, 71) in RGB, hsl(52, 72%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 68%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1CC47?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.93:1.
What colors go well with #E1CC47?
Its direct complement is #475BE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47A8E1 and #7F47E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.