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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C49B2C — Marigold
#C49B2C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 44° 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 #C49B2C
- fcfaf3
- f3e9cc
- ebd8a6
- e2c880
- d9b75a
- d1a733
- ae8a27
- 886c1f
- 614d16
- 3b2f0d
- 151005
Color schemes using #C49B2C
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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#C49B2C FAQ
What color is #C49B2C?
#C49B2C is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 63% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C49B2C?
#C49B2C is rgb(196, 155, 44) in RGB, hsl(44, 63%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 78%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C49B2C?
White text on this background reaches 2.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.07:1.
What colors go well with #C49B2C?
Its direct complement is #2C55C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2CA0C3 and #502CC3 gives you contrast without the vibration.