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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4BB25 — Saffron
#E4BB25 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #E4BB25
- fdfbf1
- f8eec8
- f3e19e
- eed374
- e9c64a
- e4b921
- be9a17
- 947812
- 6a560d
- 403408
- 171203
Color schemes using #E4BB25
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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#E4BB25 FAQ
What color is #E4BB25?
#E4BB25 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 78% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4BB25?
#E4BB25 is rgb(228, 187, 37) in RGB, hsl(47, 78%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 84%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4BB25?
White text on this background reaches 1.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.43:1.
What colors go well with #E4BB25?
Its direct complement is #254EE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #25AEE4 and #5B25E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.