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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEB23A — Saffron
#EEB23A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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 #EEB23A
- fef9f1
- fae9c6
- f6d89b
- f3c76f
- efb644
- eba519
- c48811
- 996a0d
- 6e4c0a
- 432e06
- 171002
Color schemes using #EEB23A
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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#EEB23A FAQ
What color is #EEB23A?
#EEB23A is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 84% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEB23A?
#EEB23A is rgb(238, 178, 58) in RGB, hsl(40, 84%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 76%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEB23A?
White text on this background reaches 1.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.06:1.
What colors go well with #EEB23A?
Its direct complement is #3A76EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3AD0EE and #583AEE gives you contrast without the vibration.