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#EC9F41 — Marigold

#EC9F41 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 #EC9F41

Color schemes using #EC9F41

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#EC9F41 FAQ

What color is #EC9F41?

#EC9F41 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 82% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #EC9F41?

#EC9F41 is rgb(236, 159, 65) in RGB, hsl(33, 82%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 72%, 7%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #EC9F41?

White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.6:1.

What colors go well with #EC9F41?

Its direct complement is #418EEC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41E4EC and #4941EC gives you contrast without the vibration.