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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9B336 — Marigold
#C9B336 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #C9B336
- fcfaf3
- f2edce
- e8dfa9
- ded184
- d4c35f
- cbb53a
- a8962d
- 837523
- 5e5419
- 39330f
- 141205
Color schemes using #C9B336
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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#C9B336 FAQ
What color is #C9B336?
#C9B336 is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 58% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9B336?
#C9B336 is rgb(201, 179, 54) in RGB, hsl(51, 58%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 73%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9B336?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.98:1.
What colors go well with #C9B336?
Its direct complement is #364CC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3696C9 and #6936C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.