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#EAC51F — Saffron
#EAC51F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #EAC51F
- fefbf1
- faf0c6
- f6e59b
- f2da70
- eecf45
- eac41a
- c3a312
- 987f0e
- 6d5b0a
- 423706
- 171302
Color schemes using #EAC51F
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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#EAC51F FAQ
What color is #EAC51F?
#EAC51F is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 83% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EAC51F?
#EAC51F is rgb(234, 197, 31) in RGB, hsl(49, 83%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 87%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EAC51F?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.5:1.
What colors go well with #EAC51F?
Its direct complement is #1F44EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1FAAEA and #5F1FEA gives you contrast without the vibration.