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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DBA52A — Marigold
#DBA52A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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 #DBA52A
- fdfaf2
- f6e9ca
- efd8a2
- e8c77a
- e2b651
- dba629
- b6891f
- 8e6b18
- 664d11
- 3e2e0b
- 161004
Color schemes using #DBA52A
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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#DBA52A FAQ
What color is #DBA52A?
#DBA52A is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 71% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DBA52A?
#DBA52A is rgb(219, 165, 42) in RGB, hsl(42, 71%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 81%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DBA52A?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.43:1.
What colors go well with #DBA52A?
Its direct complement is #295FDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29B7DB and #4D29DB gives you contrast without the vibration.