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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEA140 — Marigold
#CEA140 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 #CEA140
- fcf9f3
- f2e7ce
- e9d4a8
- dfc283
- d5af5e
- cc9d38
- a9822c
- 846522
- 5f4918
- 3a2c0f
- 141005
Color schemes using #CEA140
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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#CEA140 FAQ
What color is #CEA140?
#CEA140 is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 59% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CEA140?
#CEA140 is rgb(206, 161, 64) in RGB, hsl(41, 59%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 69%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEA140?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.8:1.
What colors go well with #CEA140?
Its direct complement is #406DCE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40B4CE and #5A40CE gives you contrast without the vibration.