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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6ED0C — Lemon
#E6ED0C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #E6ED0C
- fefef0
- fafcc4
- f6fa97
- f3f76b
- eff53e
- ebf312
- c4cb0b
- 999e08
- 6e7106
- 434504
- 171801
Color schemes using #E6ED0C
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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#E6ED0C FAQ
What color is #E6ED0C?
#E6ED0C is a shade of lemon in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 90% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E6ED0C?
#E6ED0C is rgb(230, 237, 12) in RGB, hsl(62, 90%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 95%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6ED0C?
White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.48:1.
What colors go well with #E6ED0C?
Its direct complement is #140CED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0C75ED and #840CED gives you contrast without the vibration.