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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFAB61 — Saffron
#EFAB61 is a light saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #EFAB61
- fef8f1
- f9e1c6
- f5ca9c
- f1b371
- ed9c46
- e9851c
- c26e13
- 97550f
- 6d3d0b
- 422507
- 170d02
Color schemes using #EFAB61
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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#EFAB61 FAQ
What color is #EFAB61?
#EFAB61 is a shade of saffron in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 82% saturation and 66% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EFAB61?
#EFAB61 is rgb(239, 171, 97) in RGB, hsl(31, 82%, 66%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 59%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFAB61?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.67:1.
What colors go well with #EFAB61?
Its direct complement is #61A6EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #61EDEF and #6461EF gives you contrast without the vibration.