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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEC849 — Saffron
#EEC849 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #EEC849
- fefbf1
- faeec6
- f6e19b
- f2d470
- eec645
- eab91a
- c39a12
- 98780e
- 6d560a
- 423406
- 171202
Color schemes using #EEC849
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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#EEC849 FAQ
What color is #EEC849?
#EEC849 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 83% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEC849?
#EEC849 is rgb(238, 200, 73) in RGB, hsl(46, 83%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 69%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEC849?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.99:1.
What colors go well with #EEC849?
Its direct complement is #4970EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49C2EE and #7549EE gives you contrast without the vibration.