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#FAD42E — Saffron
#FAD42E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #FAD42E
- fffcf0
- fdf3c2
- fce995
- fbe067
- fad739
- f9cd0b
- d0ab05
- a28504
- 746003
- 473a02
- 191401
Color schemes using #FAD42E
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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#FAD42E FAQ
What color is #FAD42E?
#FAD42E is a shade of saffron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 95% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FAD42E?
#FAD42E is rgb(250, 212, 46) in RGB, hsl(49, 95%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 82%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FAD42E?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.52:1.
What colors go well with #FAD42E?
Its direct complement is #2E53FA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EB9FA and #6F2EFA gives you contrast without the vibration.