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#F0C52F — Saffron
#F0C52F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #F0C52F
- fefbf1
- fbefc5
- f8e399
- f5d76d
- f2cc41
- efc015
- c79f0e
- 9b7c0b
- 705908
- 443605
- 181302
Color schemes using #F0C52F
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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#F0C52F FAQ
What color is #F0C52F?
#F0C52F is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 87% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0C52F?
#F0C52F is rgb(240, 197, 47) in RGB, hsl(47, 87%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 80%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0C52F?
White text on this background reaches 1.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.73:1.
What colors go well with #F0C52F?
Its direct complement is #2D57F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DB9F0 and #652DF0 gives you contrast without the vibration.