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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F5A729 — Marigold
#F5A729 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 #F5A729
- fef9f0
- fce6c4
- fad497
- f8c26a
- f6af3d
- f49d10
- cc810a
- 9f6507
- 724805
- 452c03
- 180f01
Color schemes using #F5A729
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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#F5A729 FAQ
What color is #F5A729?
#F5A729 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 91% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F5A729?
#F5A729 is rgb(245, 167, 41) in RGB, hsl(37, 91%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 83%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F5A729?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.44:1.
What colors go well with #F5A729?
Its direct complement is #2977F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29DDF5 and #4129F5 gives you contrast without the vibration.