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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F7A518 — Marigold
#F7A518 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 #F7A518
- fef9f0
- fde8c3
- fbd696
- fac468
- f8b33b
- f6a10e
- ce8507
- a06806
- 734a04
- 462d03
- 191001
Color schemes using #F7A518
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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#F7A518 FAQ
What color is #F7A518?
#F7A518 is a shade of marigold in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 93% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F7A518?
#F7A518 is rgb(247, 165, 24) in RGB, hsl(38, 93%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 90%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F7A518?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.35:1.
What colors go well with #F7A518?
Its direct complement is #1869F7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #18D9F7 and #3518F7 gives you contrast without the vibration.