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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2A01C — Marigold
#F2A01C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 37° 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 #F2A01C
- fef9f1
- fce6c4
- f9d498
- f6c16c
- f4af3f
- f19c13
- c9810c
- 9d6409
- 714807
- 442c04
- 180f01
Color schemes using #F2A01C
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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#F2A01C FAQ
What color is #F2A01C?
#F2A01C is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 89% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F2A01C?
#F2A01C is rgb(242, 160, 28) in RGB, hsl(37, 89%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 88%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2A01C?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.82:1.
What colors go well with #F2A01C?
Its direct complement is #1C6EF2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1CD9F2 and #351CF2 gives you contrast without the vibration.