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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DAA93E — Marigold
#DAA93E 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 #DAA93E
- fdf9f2
- f5e8cb
- eed6a3
- e6c47c
- dfb354
- d7a12d
- b38522
- 8c681b
- 644b13
- 3d2d0c
- 151004
Color schemes using #DAA93E
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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#DAA93E FAQ
What color is #DAA93E?
#DAA93E is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 68% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DAA93E?
#DAA93E is rgb(218, 169, 62) in RGB, hsl(41, 68%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 72%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DAA93E?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.73:1.
What colors go well with #DAA93E?
Its direct complement is #3E70DA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3EBEDA and #5B3EDA gives you contrast without the vibration.