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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7C140 — Saffron
#E7C140 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #E7C140
- fdfbf1
- f8edc8
- f3df9e
- eed174
- e9c44a
- e4b621
- be9717
- 947612
- 6a540d
- 403308
- 171203
Color schemes using #E7C140
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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#E7C140 FAQ
What color is #E7C140?
#E7C140 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 78% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7C140?
#E7C140 is rgb(231, 193, 64) in RGB, hsl(46, 78%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 72%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7C140?
White text on this background reaches 1.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.1:1.
What colors go well with #E7C140?
Its direct complement is #4067E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40BBE7 and #6D40E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.