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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0CF2E — Saffron
#F0CF2E 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 #F0CF2E
- fefcf1
- fbf2c5
- f8e899
- f5de6d
- f2d441
- efcb15
- c7a80e
- 9b830b
- 705e08
- 443905
- 181402
Color schemes using #F0CF2E
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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#F0CF2E FAQ
What color is #F0CF2E?
#F0CF2E is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 87% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0CF2E?
#F0CF2E is rgb(240, 207, 46) in RGB, hsl(50, 87%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 14%, 81%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0CF2E?
White text on this background reaches 1.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.67:1.
What colors go well with #F0CF2E?
Its direct complement is #2D4EF0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DAFF0 and #6E2DF0 gives you contrast without the vibration.