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#E6D83D — Saffron
#E6D83D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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 #E6D83D
- fdfcf1
- f8f4c8
- f2eb9e
- ede375
- e8db4b
- e2d222
- bdaf19
- 938813
- 6a620e
- 403b08
- 171503
Color schemes using #E6D83D
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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#E6D83D FAQ
What color is #E6D83D?
#E6D83D is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 77% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6D83D?
#E6D83D is rgb(230, 216, 61) in RGB, hsl(55, 77%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 73%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6D83D?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.25:1.
What colors go well with #E6D83D?
Its direct complement is #3D4BE6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D9FE6 and #833DE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.