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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E78E23 — Marigold
#E78E23 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 33° 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 #E78E23
- fdf8f1
- f9e2c7
- f4cd9d
- efb773
- eba248
- e68c1e
- c07315
- 965a11
- 6b400c
- 412707
- 170e03
Color schemes using #E78E23
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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#E78E23 FAQ
What color is #E78E23?
#E78E23 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 80% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E78E23?
#E78E23 is rgb(231, 142, 35) in RGB, hsl(33, 80%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 85%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E78E23?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.29:1.
What colors go well with #E78E23?
Its direct complement is #237BE7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #23DDE7 and #2C23E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.