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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F5C929 — Saffron
#F5C929 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #F5C929
- fefbf0
- fcf0c4
- fae597
- f8d96a
- f6ce3d
- f4c210
- cca20a
- 9f7e07
- 725a05
- 453703
- 181301
Color schemes using #F5C929
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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#F5C929 FAQ
What color is #F5C929?
#F5C929 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 91% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F5C929?
#F5C929 is rgb(245, 201, 41) in RGB, hsl(47, 91%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 83%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5C929?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.27:1.
What colors go well with #F5C929?
Its direct complement is #2955F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29BBF5 and #6329F5 gives you contrast without the vibration.