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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE994A — Marigold
#DE994A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 32° 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 #DE994A
- fdf8f2
- f5e1ca
- eecba3
- e7b57b
- e09e53
- d8882c
- b46f21
- 8c571a
- 653e12
- 3d260b
- 160d04
Color schemes using #DE994A
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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#DE994A FAQ
What color is #DE994A?
#DE994A is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 69% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE994A?
#DE994A is rgb(222, 153, 74) in RGB, hsl(32, 69%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 67%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE994A?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.76:1.
What colors go well with #DE994A?
Its direct complement is #4A8FDE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4AD9DE and #4F4ADE gives you contrast without the vibration.