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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7BD13 — Saffron
#E7BD13 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #E7BD13
- fefbf1
- faf0c5
- f7e49a
- f3d96f
- f0cd43
- ecc218
- c5a110
- 9a7e0c
- 6e5a09
- 433705
- 181302
Color schemes using #E7BD13
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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#E7BD13 FAQ
What color is #E7BD13?
#E7BD13 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 85% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7BD13?
#E7BD13 is rgb(231, 189, 19) in RGB, hsl(48, 85%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 92%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7BD13?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.69:1.
What colors go well with #E7BD13?
Its direct complement is #133DE7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #13A7E7 and #5213E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.