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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6E614 — Gold
#E6E614 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #E6E614
- fefef1
- fafac6
- f6f69b
- f3f36f
- efef44
- ebeb19
- c4c411
- 99990d
- 6e6e0a
- 434306
- 171702
Color schemes using #E6E614
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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#E6E614 FAQ
What color is #E6E614?
#E6E614 is a shade of gold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 84% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6E614?
#E6E614 is rgb(230, 230, 20) in RGB, hsl(60, 84%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 91%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6E614?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.69:1.
What colors go well with #E6E614?
Its direct complement is #1414E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #147DE6 and #7D14E6 gives you contrast without the vibration.