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#D8A73F — Marigold
#D8A73F is a mid-tone 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 #D8A73F
- fcf9f2
- f4e7cb
- ecd6a4
- e4c47d
- dcb257
- d5a030
- b18424
- 8a671c
- 634a14
- 3c2d0c
- 151004
Color schemes using #D8A73F
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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#D8A73F FAQ
What color is #D8A73F?
#D8A73F is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 66% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D8A73F?
#D8A73F is rgb(216, 167, 63) in RGB, hsl(41, 66%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 23%, 71%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D8A73F?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.52:1.
What colors go well with #D8A73F?
Its direct complement is #4170D8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41BCD8 and #5C41D8 gives you contrast without the vibration.