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#E9D53A — Saffron
#E9D53A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #E9D53A
- fdfcf1
- f9f3c7
- f4ea9d
- efe173
- ebd848
- e6cf1e
- c0ac15
- 968611
- 6b600c
- 413a07
- 171503
Color schemes using #E9D53A
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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#E9D53A FAQ
What color is #E9D53A?
#E9D53A is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 80% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9D53A?
#E9D53A is rgb(233, 213, 58) in RGB, hsl(53, 80%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 75%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9D53A?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.04:1.
What colors go well with #E9D53A?
Its direct complement is #3A4EE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3AA6E9 and #7D3AE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.