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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDAA0C — Marigold
#EDAA0C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 42° 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 #EDAA0C
- fefaf0
- fcebc4
- fadc97
- f7cd6b
- f5be3e
- f3af12
- cb910b
- 9e7108
- 715106
- 453104
- 181101
Color schemes using #EDAA0C
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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#EDAA0C FAQ
What color is #EDAA0C?
#EDAA0C is a shade of marigold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 90% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDAA0C?
#EDAA0C is rgb(237, 170, 12) in RGB, hsl(42, 90%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 28%, 95%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDAA0C?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.36:1.
What colors go well with #EDAA0C?
Its direct complement is #0C50ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0CC0ED and #390CED gives you contrast without the vibration.