analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECDD15 — Gold
#ECDD15 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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.
#ecdd15
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Tints and shades of #ECDD15
- fefdf1
- faf7c5
- f7f19a
- f3ea6f
- f0e443
- ecde18
- c5b910
- 9a900c
- 6e6809
- 433f05
- 181602
Color schemes using #ECDD15
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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#ECDD15 FAQ
What color is #ECDD15?
#ECDD15 is a shade of gold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 85% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ECDD15?
#ECDD15 is rgb(236, 221, 21) in RGB, hsl(56, 85%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 91%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECDD15?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.92:1.
What colors go well with #ECDD15?
Its direct complement is #1322EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #138EEC and #7113EC gives you contrast without the vibration.