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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EBD52D — Saffron
#EBD52D 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 #EBD52D
- fefcf1
- faf4c6
- f6eb9b
- f2e370
- eeda45
- ead21a
- c3ae12
- 98880e
- 6d620a
- 423b06
- 171502
Color schemes using #EBD52D
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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#EBD52D FAQ
What color is #EBD52D?
#EBD52D is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 83% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EBD52D?
#EBD52D is rgb(235, 213, 45) in RGB, hsl(53, 83%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 81%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EBD52D?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.09:1.
What colors go well with #EBD52D?
Its direct complement is #2D43EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DA2EB and #762DEB gives you contrast without the vibration.