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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F2A726 — Marigold
#F2A726 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #F2A726
- fef9f1
- fce7c4
- f9d598
- f6c36c
- f4b23f
- f1a013
- c9840c
- 9d6709
- 714a07
- 442d04
- 181001
Color schemes using #F2A726
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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#F2A726 FAQ
What color is #F2A726?
#F2A726 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 89% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F2A726?
#F2A726 is rgb(242, 167, 38) in RGB, hsl(38, 89%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 84%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F2A726?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.33:1.
What colors go well with #F2A726?
Its direct complement is #2671F2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #26D7F2 and #4126F2 gives you contrast without the vibration.