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#E4D93A — Saffron
#E4D93A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #E4D93A
- fdfcf2
- f8f4c8
- f2ec9f
- ece476
- e7dc4c
- e1d423
- bcb11a
- 928a14
- 69630e
- 403c09
- 161503
Color schemes using #E4D93A
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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#E4D93A FAQ
What color is #E4D93A?
#E4D93A is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 76% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4D93A?
#E4D93A is rgb(228, 217, 58) in RGB, hsl(56, 76%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 75%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4D93A?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.29:1.
What colors go well with #E4D93A?
Its direct complement is #3A45E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3A9AE4 and #833AE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.