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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EED03A — Saffron
#EED03A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #EED03A
- fefcf1
- faf1c6
- f6e79b
- f3dd6f
- efd244
- ebc819
- c4a611
- 99820d
- 6e5d0a
- 433806
- 171402
Color schemes using #EED03A
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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#EED03A FAQ
What color is #EED03A?
#EED03A is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 84% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EED03A?
#EED03A is rgb(238, 208, 58) in RGB, hsl(50, 84%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 76%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EED03A?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.72:1.
What colors go well with #EED03A?
Its direct complement is #3A58EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3AB2EE and #763AEE gives you contrast without the vibration.