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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CC9638 — Marigold
#CC9638 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #CC9638
- fcf9f3
- f2e5ce
- e9d1a8
- dfbd83
- d5a95e
- cc9638
- a97b2c
- 846022
- 5f4518
- 3a2a0f
- 140f05
Color schemes using #CC9638
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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#CC9638 FAQ
What color is #CC9638?
#CC9638 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 59% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CC9638?
#CC9638 is rgb(204, 150, 56) in RGB, hsl(38, 59%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 26%, 73%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CC9638?
White text on this background reaches 2.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.99:1.
What colors go well with #CC9638?
Its direct complement is #386ECC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38B8CC and #4C38CC gives you contrast without the vibration.