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#E69F3D — Marigold
#E69F3D is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 35° 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 #E69F3D
- fdf8f1
- f8e4c8
- f2cf9e
- edbb75
- e8a74b
- e29222
- bd7819
- 935e13
- 6a430e
- 402908
- 170e03
Color schemes using #E69F3D
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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#E69F3D FAQ
What color is #E69F3D?
#E69F3D is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 77% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E69F3D?
#E69F3D is rgb(230, 159, 61) in RGB, hsl(35, 77%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 73%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E69F3D?
White text on this background reaches 2.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.39:1.
What colors go well with #E69F3D?
Its direct complement is #3D83E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3DD8E6 and #4B3DE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.