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#E5B42E — Saffron
#E5B42E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 44° 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 #E5B42E
- fdfaf1
- f8ebc8
- f3dc9e
- eecd74
- e9be4a
- e4b021
- be9117
- 947112
- 6a510d
- 403108
- 171103
Color schemes using #E5B42E
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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#E5B42E FAQ
What color is #E5B42E?
#E5B42E is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 78% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E5B42E?
#E5B42E is rgb(229, 180, 46) in RGB, hsl(44, 78%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 80%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5B42E?
White text on this background reaches 1.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.9:1.
What colors go well with #E5B42E?
Its direct complement is #2E5FE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EBAE5 and #592EE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.