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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2E131 — Saffron
#F2E131 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 55° 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 #F2E131
- fefdf1
- fbf7c5
- f8f098
- f6ea6c
- f3e440
- f0de14
- c8b90d
- 9c900a
- 706707
- 443f04
- 181602
Color schemes using #F2E131
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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#F2E131 FAQ
What color is #F2E131?
#F2E131 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 88% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F2E131?
#F2E131 is rgb(242, 225, 49) in RGB, hsl(55, 88%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 80%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2E131?
White text on this background reaches 1.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.59:1.
What colors go well with #F2E131?
Its direct complement is #3141F2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31A1F2 and #8131F2 gives you contrast without the vibration.