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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DEA035 — Marigold
#DEA035 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #DEA035
- fdf9f2
- f6e6c9
- f0d3a1
- e9c079
- e3ad50
- dc9a28
- b77f1e
- 8f6317
- 674711
- 3e2b0a
- 160f04
Color schemes using #DEA035
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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#DEA035 FAQ
What color is #DEA035?
#DEA035 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 72% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DEA035?
#DEA035 is rgb(222, 160, 53) in RGB, hsl(38, 72%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 76%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DEA035?
White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.19:1.
What colors go well with #DEA035?
Its direct complement is #3573DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #35C8DE and #4C35DE gives you contrast without the vibration.