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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9A040 — Marigold
#C9A040 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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 #C9A040
- fcf9f3
- f1e7ce
- e7d5aa
- ddc285
- d2b061
- c89e3c
- a6822f
- 826625
- 5d491a
- 382c10
- 141006
Color schemes using #C9A040
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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#C9A040 FAQ
What color is #C9A040?
#C9A040 is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9A040?
#C9A040 is rgb(201, 160, 64) in RGB, hsl(42, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 68%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9A040?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.59:1.
What colors go well with #C9A040?
Its direct complement is #4069C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40AEC9 and #5B40C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.