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#E9CA4E — Saffron
#E9CA4E 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 #E9CA4E
- fdfbf1
- f8eec8
- f3e29e
- eed574
- e9c94a
- e4bd21
- be9c17
- 947a12
- 6a580d
- 403508
- 171303
Color schemes using #E9CA4E
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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#E9CA4E FAQ
What color is #E9CA4E?
#E9CA4E is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 78% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9CA4E?
#E9CA4E is rgb(233, 202, 78) in RGB, hsl(48, 78%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 67%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9CA4E?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.02:1.
What colors go well with #E9CA4E?
Its direct complement is #4E6DE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EBBE9 and #7D4EE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.