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#E99F3F — Marigold
#E99F3F 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 #E99F3F
- fdf8f1
- f8e3c7
- f4ce9d
- efb973
- eaa449
- e58f1f
- bf7616
- 955c11
- 6b420d
- 412808
- 170e03
Color schemes using #E99F3F
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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#E99F3F FAQ
What color is #E99F3F?
#E99F3F is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 34 degrees, 79% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E99F3F?
#E99F3F is rgb(233, 159, 63) in RGB, hsl(34, 79%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 73%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E99F3F?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.5:1.
What colors go well with #E99F3F?
Its direct complement is #3F89E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FDDE9 and #4B3FE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.