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#D99B4A — Marigold
#D99B4A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 34° 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 #D99B4A
- fcf8f2
- f4e3cc
- eccda5
- e4b87e
- dba258
- d38d31
- b07425
- 895a1d
- 624115
- 3c270d
- 150e04
Color schemes using #D99B4A
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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#D99B4A FAQ
What color is #D99B4A?
#D99B4A is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 65% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D99B4A?
#D99B4A is rgb(217, 155, 74) in RGB, hsl(34, 65%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 29%, 66%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D99B4A?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.74:1.
What colors go well with #D99B4A?
Its direct complement is #4A88D9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4ACFD9 and #544AD9 gives you contrast without the vibration.