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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F4E225 — Gold
#F4E225 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 #F4E225
- fefdf0
- fcf7c4
- faf197
- f7eb6b
- f5e63e
- f3e012
- cbbb0b
- 9e9108
- 716806
- 453f04
- 181601
Color schemes using #F4E225
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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#F4E225 FAQ
What color is #F4E225?
#F4E225 is a shade of gold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 90% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F4E225?
#F4E225 is rgb(244, 226, 37) in RGB, hsl(55, 90%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 85%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F4E225?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.75:1.
What colors go well with #F4E225?
Its direct complement is #2536F4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #259DF4 and #7B25F4 gives you contrast without the vibration.