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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEAC49 — Saffron
#EEAC49 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #EEAC49
- fef9f1
- fae5c6
- f6d19b
- f2be70
- eeaa45
- ea971a
- c37c12
- 98610e
- 6d460a
- 422a06
- 170f02
Color schemes using #EEAC49
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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#EEAC49 FAQ
What color is #EEAC49?
#EEAC49 is a shade of saffron in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 83% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEAC49?
#EEAC49 is rgb(238, 172, 73) in RGB, hsl(36, 83%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 69%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEAC49?
White text on this background reaches 1.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.63:1.
What colors go well with #EEAC49?
Its direct complement is #498BEE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49DEEE and #5A49EE gives you contrast without the vibration.