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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C79B3D — Marigold
#C79B3D is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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 #C79B3D
- fcf9f3
- f1e6cf
- e6d3aa
- dcc186
- d1ae62
- c79b3d
- a58030
- 816425
- 5c481b
- 382c10
- 140f06
Color schemes using #C79B3D
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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#C79B3D FAQ
What color is #C79B3D?
#C79B3D is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 55% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C79B3D?
#C79B3D is rgb(199, 155, 61) in RGB, hsl(41, 55%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 69%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C79B3D?
White text on this background reaches 2.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.18:1.
What colors go well with #C79B3D?
Its direct complement is #3D69C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3DAEC7 and #573DC7 gives you contrast without the vibration.