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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F6BF51 — Saffron
#F6BF51 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 40° 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 #F6BF51
- fefaf0
- fce9c4
- fad997
- f7c86b
- f5b83e
- f3a812
- cb8b0b
- 9e6c08
- 714e06
- 452f04
- 181101
Color schemes using #F6BF51
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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#F6BF51 FAQ
What color is #F6BF51?
#F6BF51 is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 90% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F6BF51?
#F6BF51 is rgb(246, 191, 81) in RGB, hsl(40, 90%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 67%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F6BF51?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.49:1.
What colors go well with #F6BF51?
Its direct complement is #5188F6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #51DAF6 and #6C51F6 gives you contrast without the vibration.