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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4BD13 — Saffron
#E4BD13 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #E4BD13
- fefbf1
- faf1c5
- f7e69a
- f3db6f
- f0d043
- ecc518
- c5a410
- 9a800c
- 6e5c09
- 433805
- 181402
Color schemes using #E4BD13
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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#E4BD13 FAQ
What color is #E4BD13?
#E4BD13 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 85% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4BD13?
#E4BD13 is rgb(228, 189, 19) in RGB, hsl(49, 85%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 92%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4BD13?
White text on this background reaches 1.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.59:1.
What colors go well with #E4BD13?
Its direct complement is #1239E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #12A1E2 and #5412E2 gives you contrast without the vibration.