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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F1BE45 — Saffron
#F1BE45 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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 #F1BE45
- fefaf1
- fbebc5
- f7db99
- f4cc6e
- f1bc42
- eead17
- c68f0f
- 9b700c
- 6f5008
- 433105
- 181102
Color schemes using #F1BE45
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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#F1BE45 FAQ
What color is #F1BE45?
#F1BE45 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 86% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F1BE45?
#F1BE45 is rgb(241, 190, 69) in RGB, hsl(42, 86%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 71%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F1BE45?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.19:1.
What colors go well with #F1BE45?
Its direct complement is #4679F1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #46CFF1 and #6846F1 gives you contrast without the vibration.