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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAA049 — Marigold
#DAA049 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #DAA049
- fcf8f2
- f4e4cb
- ecd0a4
- e4bb7d
- dca757
- d59330
- b17924
- 8a5e1c
- 634414
- 3c290c
- 150e04
Color schemes using #DAA049
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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#DAA049 FAQ
What color is #DAA049?
#DAA049 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DAA049?
#DAA049 is rgb(218, 160, 73) in RGB, hsl(36, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 27%, 67%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAA049?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.11:1.
What colors go well with #DAA049?
Its direct complement is #4983DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49CBDA and #5749DA gives you contrast without the vibration.