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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EED43F — Saffron
#EED43F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #EED43F
- fefcf1
- faf2c6
- f6e99b
- f3df6f
- efd544
- ebcc19
- c4a911
- 99840d
- 6e5f0a
- 433a06
- 171402
Color schemes using #EED43F
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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#EED43F FAQ
What color is #EED43F?
#EED43F is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 84% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EED43F?
#EED43F is rgb(238, 212, 63) in RGB, hsl(51, 84%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 74%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EED43F?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.12:1.
What colors go well with #EED43F?
Its direct complement is #3F59EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FB1EE and #7C3FEE gives you contrast without the vibration.