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#F4A31F — Marigold
#F4A31F 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 #F4A31F
- fef9f0
- fce6c4
- fad497
- f8c26a
- f6af3d
- f49d10
- cc810a
- 9f6507
- 724805
- 452c03
- 180f01
Color schemes using #F4A31F
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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#F4A31F FAQ
What color is #F4A31F?
#F4A31F is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 91% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F4A31F?
#F4A31F is rgb(244, 163, 31) in RGB, hsl(37, 91%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 87%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F4A31F?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.11:1.
What colors go well with #F4A31F?
Its direct complement is #1F71F4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1FDCF4 and #381FF4 gives you contrast without the vibration.