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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECC94B — Saffron
#ECC94B is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #ECC94B
- fefbf1
- f9eec7
- f5e19c
- f0d572
- ecc847
- e7bb1d
- c19c14
- 967910
- 6c570b
- 423507
- 171302
Color schemes using #ECC94B
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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#ECC94B FAQ
What color is #ECC94B?
#ECC94B is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 81% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ECC94B?
#ECC94B is rgb(236, 201, 75) in RGB, hsl(47, 81%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 68%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECC94B?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.02:1.
What colors go well with #ECC94B?
Its direct complement is #4B6EEC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4BBEEC and #794BEC gives you contrast without the vibration.