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#E9CC2B — Saffron
#E9CC2B is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #E9CC2B
- fefcf1
- f9f2c7
- f5e79c
- f0dd72
- ecd347
- e7c91d
- c1a714
- 968210
- 6c5e0b
- 423907
- 171402
Color schemes using #E9CC2B
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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#E9CC2B FAQ
What color is #E9CC2B?
#E9CC2B is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 81% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9CC2B?
#E9CC2B is rgb(233, 204, 43) in RGB, hsl(51, 81%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 82%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9CC2B?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.14:1.
What colors go well with #E9CC2B?
Its direct complement is #2B47E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2BA6E9 and #6D2BE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.