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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EAB506 — Amber
#EAB506 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #EAB506
- fffbf0
- fdf0c2
- fce495
- fbd967
- facd39
- f9c10b
- d0a105
- a27d04
- 745a03
- 473702
- 191301
Color schemes using #EAB506
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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#EAB506 FAQ
What color is #EAB506?
#EAB506 is a shade of amber in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 95% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EAB506?
#EAB506 is rgb(234, 181, 6) in RGB, hsl(46, 95%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 97%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAB506?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.11:1.
What colors go well with #EAB506?
Its direct complement is #063BEA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #06ADEA and #4306EA gives you contrast without the vibration.