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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D09E4E — Marigold
#D09E4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 37° 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 #D09E4E
- fcf8f3
- f2e4ce
- e8d0a9
- debc84
- d4a75f
- cb933a
- a8792d
- 835e23
- 5e4419
- 39290f
- 140e05
Color schemes using #D09E4E
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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#D09E4E FAQ
What color is #D09E4E?
#D09E4E is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 58% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D09E4E?
#D09E4E is rgb(208, 158, 78) in RGB, hsl(37, 58%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 63%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D09E4E?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #D09E4E?
Its direct complement is #4E80D0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EC1D0 and #5D4ED0 gives you contrast without the vibration.