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#E7AE1D — Marigold
#E7AE1D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 43° 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 #E7AE1D
- fefaf1
- f9ebc7
- f5dc9c
- f0cc72
- ecbd47
- e7ae1d
- c19014
- 967010
- 6c510b
- 423107
- 171102
Color schemes using #E7AE1D
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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#E7AE1D FAQ
What color is #E7AE1D?
#E7AE1D is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 81% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7AE1D?
#E7AE1D is rgb(231, 174, 29) in RGB, hsl(43, 81%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 87%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7AE1D?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.47:1.
What colors go well with #E7AE1D?
Its direct complement is #1D56E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DBBE7 and #491DE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.