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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB8A39 — Marigold
#DB8A39 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 30° 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 #DB8A39
- fdf7f2
- f5e0ca
- eec8a3
- e7b17b
- e09a53
- d8822c
- b46b21
- 8c531a
- 653c12
- 3d240b
- 160d04
Color schemes using #DB8A39
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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#DB8A39 FAQ
What color is #DB8A39?
#DB8A39 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 69% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB8A39?
#DB8A39 is rgb(219, 138, 57) in RGB, hsl(30, 69%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 74%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB8A39?
White text on this background reaches 2.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.71:1.
What colors go well with #DB8A39?
Its direct complement is #398ADB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #39DBDB and #3939DB gives you contrast without the vibration.