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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EB9F4F — Marigold
#EB9F4F 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 #EB9F4F
- fdf8f1
- f9e1c7
- f4ca9d
- efb373
- eb9c48
- e6851e
- c06d15
- 965511
- 6b3d0c
- 412507
- 170d03
Color schemes using #EB9F4F
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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#EB9F4F FAQ
What color is #EB9F4F?
#EB9F4F is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 80% saturation and 62% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EB9F4F?
#EB9F4F is rgb(235, 159, 79) in RGB, hsl(31, 80%, 62%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 66%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EB9F4F?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.6:1.
What colors go well with #EB9F4F?
Its direct complement is #519CEC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #51E9EC and #5351EC gives you contrast without the vibration.