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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7E71D — Gold
#E7E71D 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 #E7E71D
- fefef1
- f9f9c7
- f5f59c
- f0f072
- ecec47
- e7e71d
- c1c114
- 969610
- 6c6c0b
- 424207
- 171702
Color schemes using #E7E71D
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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#E7E71D FAQ
What color is #E7E71D?
#E7E71D is a shade of gold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 81% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7E71D?
#E7E71D is rgb(231, 231, 29) in RGB, hsl(60, 81%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 87%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7E71D?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.85:1.
What colors go well with #E7E71D?
Its direct complement is #1D1DE7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D82E7 and #821DE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.