#EDC537 Hex Code
Color Name: Saffron
What is hex #EDC537 Color?
The color name of hex code #EDC537 is Saffron. The RGB values are (237, 197, 55) which means it is composed of
48% red, 40% green and 11% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:17 Y:77 K:7. In the HSV/HSB scale, #EDC537 has a hue of 47°, 77% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #EDC537 Color Codes
| Color Name | Saffron |
| RGB Values | (237, 197, 55) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 17%, 77%, 7%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (47°, 77%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #123AC8 [Persian Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 129 C |
| Closest RAL | 1018 [Zinc yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #375FED [Ultramarine Blue] |
| #EDC537 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A3A3A3 |
| Desaturated | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #EDC537 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #EDC537 is #375FED which is called Ultramarine Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #EDC537 color is offered by #375FED. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #EDC537 are #BAED37 and #ED6A37, called Green Lizard and Deep Carrot Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #EDC537 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #EDC537 are #37BAED (Picton Blue) and #6A37ED (Majorelle Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#EDC537 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #37EDC5 (Turquoise) and #C537ED (Steel Pink) along with #EDC537, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #EDC537 has #37EDC5 (Turquoise), #375FED (Ultramarine Blue) and #ED375F (Paradise Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #EDC537 contains #37ED6A (UFO Green), #375FED (Ultramarine Blue) and #ED37BA (Frostbite). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #EDC537 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #EDC537 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of EDC537 Color
Tints
F1D15F- F2D673
- F4DC87
- F6E29B
- F8E8AF
- FAEEC3
- FBF3D7
- FDF9EB
Tones
- D7B746
- CCB04D
- C1A954
- B7A35C
- AC9C63
- A1956A
- 968E71
- 8B8779
Shades
- BE9E2C
- A68A27
- 8E7621
- 77631C
- 5F4F16
- 473B11
- 2F270B
- 181406
#EDC537 Color Patterns
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#EDC537 Gingham Checks
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#EDC537 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#EDC537 Polka Dots Pattern
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#EDC537 Honeycomb Pattern
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#EDC537 Leaves Pattern
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#EDC537 Houndstooth Pattern
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#EDC537 Trellis Pattern
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#EDC537 Plaid Pattern
#EDC537 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
