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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C8AD19 — Marigold
#C8AD19 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #C8AD19
- fdfcf1
- f8f1c8
- f3e69e
- eedc74
- e9d14a
- e4c621
- bea517
- 948112
- 6a5c0d
- 403808
- 171403
Color schemes using #C8AD19
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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#C8AD19 FAQ
What color is #C8AD19?
#C8AD19 is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 78% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C8AD19?
#C8AD19 is rgb(200, 173, 25) in RGB, hsl(51, 78%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 88%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C8AD19?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.45:1.
What colors go well with #C8AD19?
Its direct complement is #1933C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #198AC8 and #5619C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.