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#FBB946 — Saffron
#FBB946 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #FBB946
- fff9f0
- fee8c2
- fdd694
- fcc566
- fbb338
- faa20a
- d18604
- a36803
- 754b02
- 472d01
- 191001
Color schemes using #FBB946
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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#FBB946 FAQ
What color is #FBB946?
#FBB946 is a shade of saffron in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 96% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FBB946?
#FBB946 is rgb(251, 185, 70) in RGB, hsl(38, 96%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 72%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FBB946?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.13:1.
What colors go well with #FBB946?
Its direct complement is #4688FB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #46E3FB and #5E46FB gives you contrast without the vibration.