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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEB749 — Saffron
#EEB749 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 #EEB749
- fef9f1
- fae8c6
- f6d89b
- f2c770
- eeb645
- eaa51a
- c38812
- 986a0e
- 6d4c0a
- 422e06
- 171002
Color schemes using #EEB749
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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#EEB749 FAQ
What color is #EEB749?
#EEB749 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 83% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEB749?
#EEB749 is rgb(238, 183, 73) in RGB, hsl(40, 83%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 69%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEB749?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.51:1.
What colors go well with #EEB749?
Its direct complement is #4980EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49D3EE and #6549EE gives you contrast without the vibration.