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#E5962E — Marigold
#E5962E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 34° 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 #E5962E
- fdf8f1
- f8e3c8
- f3ce9e
- eeb974
- e9a44a
- e48f21
- be7617
- 945c12
- 6a420d
- 402808
- 170e03
Color schemes using #E5962E
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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#E5962E FAQ
What color is #E5962E?
#E5962E is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 78% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E5962E?
#E5962E is rgb(229, 150, 46) in RGB, hsl(34, 78%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 80%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5962E?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.73:1.
What colors go well with #E5962E?
Its direct complement is #2E7EE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2ED9E5 and #3A2EE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.