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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FAAF4C — Saffron
#FAAF4C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 34° 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 #FAAF4C
- fff8f0
- fde4c2
- fccf95
- fbbb67
- faa639
- f9920b
- d07805
- a25e04
- 744303
- 472902
- 190e01
Color schemes using #FAAF4C
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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#FAAF4C FAQ
What color is #FAAF4C?
#FAAF4C is a shade of saffron in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 95% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAAF4C?
#FAAF4C is rgb(250, 175, 76) in RGB, hsl(34, 95%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 70%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAAF4C?
White text on this background reaches 1.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.3:1.
What colors go well with #FAAF4C?
Its direct complement is #4C98FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4CEFFA and #584CFA gives you contrast without the vibration.