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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEB053 — Saffron
#EEB053 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 #EEB053
- fef9f1
- f9e5c6
- f5d19c
- f1be71
- edaa46
- e9971c
- c27c13
- 97610f
- 6d450b
- 422a07
- 170f02
Color schemes using #EEB053
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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#EEB053 FAQ
What color is #EEB053?
#EEB053 is a shade of saffron in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 82% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEB053?
#EEB053 is rgb(238, 176, 83) in RGB, hsl(36, 82%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 65%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEB053?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.97:1.
What colors go well with #EEB053?
Its direct complement is #5391EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #53DFEE and #6353EE gives you contrast without the vibration.