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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAAB52 — Saffron
#FAAB52 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 32° 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 #FAAB52
- fff8f0
- fde2c3
- fccc95
- fab668
- f9a03a
- f88a0d
- cf7106
- a15805
- 743f04
- 462602
- 190e01
Color schemes using #FAAB52
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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#FAAB52 FAQ
What color is #FAAB52?
#FAAB52 is a shade of saffron in the orange family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 94% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAAB52?
#FAAB52 is rgb(250, 171, 82) in RGB, hsl(32, 94%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 67%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAAB52?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.01:1.
What colors go well with #FAAB52?
Its direct complement is #52A0FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52F4FA and #5752FA gives you contrast without the vibration.