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#F0E72D — Saffron
#F0E72D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #F0E72D
- fefdf1
- fbf8c5
- f8f399
- f5ee6d
- f2e941
- efe415
- c7be0e
- 9b940b
- 706a08
- 444105
- 181702
Color schemes using #F0E72D
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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#F0E72D FAQ
What color is #F0E72D?
#F0E72D is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 87% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0E72D?
#F0E72D is rgb(240, 231, 45) in RGB, hsl(57, 87%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 81%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0E72D?
White text on this background reaches 1.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.17:1.
What colors go well with #F0E72D?
Its direct complement is #2D37F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D99F0 and #852DF0 gives you contrast without the vibration.