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#E9C42F — Saffron
#E9C42F 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 #E9C42F
- fefbf1
- f9efc7
- f5e39c
- f0d772
- eccb47
- e7bf1d
- c19e14
- 967c10
- 6c590b
- 423607
- 171302
Color schemes using #E9C42F
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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#E9C42F FAQ
What color is #E9C42F?
#E9C42F is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 81% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9C42F?
#E9C42F is rgb(233, 196, 47) in RGB, hsl(48, 81%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 80%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9C42F?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.4:1.
What colors go well with #E9C42F?
Its direct complement is #2F54E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2FB1E9 and #672FE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.