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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7B13C — Saffron
#E7B13C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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 #E7B13C
- fdfaf1
- f8e9c8
- f3d89e
- eec774
- e9b74a
- e4a621
- be8917
- 946b12
- 6a4d0d
- 402f08
- 171003
Color schemes using #E7B13C
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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#E7B13C FAQ
What color is #E7B13C?
#E7B13C is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 78% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7B13C?
#E7B13C is rgb(231, 177, 60) in RGB, hsl(41, 78%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 74%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7B13C?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.75:1.
What colors go well with #E7B13C?
Its direct complement is #3C72E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CC8E7 and #5B3CE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.