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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DA9D49 — Marigold
#DA9D49 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 35° 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 #DA9D49
- fcf8f2
- f4e3cb
- eccea4
- e4ba7d
- dca557
- d59030
- b17624
- 8a5c1c
- 634214
- 3c280c
- 150e04
Color schemes using #DA9D49
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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#DA9D49 FAQ
What color is #DA9D49?
#DA9D49 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DA9D49?
#DA9D49 is rgb(218, 157, 73) in RGB, hsl(35, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 67%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DA9D49?
White text on this background reaches 2.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.9:1.
What colors go well with #DA9D49?
Its direct complement is #4985DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49CEDA and #5549DA gives you contrast without the vibration.