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#E98D2B — Marigold
#E98D2B is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #E98D2B
- fef8f1
- f9e1c7
- f5ca9c
- f0b372
- ec9c47
- e7851d
- c16d14
- 965510
- 6c3d0b
- 422507
- 170d02
Color schemes using #E98D2B
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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#E98D2B FAQ
What color is #E98D2B?
#E98D2B is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 81% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E98D2B?
#E98D2B is rgb(233, 141, 43) in RGB, hsl(31, 81%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 82%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E98D2B?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.31:1.
What colors go well with #E98D2B?
Its direct complement is #2B87E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2BE6E9 and #2E2BE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.