Marigold is a vibrant, sunny hue that exudes warmth and joy. Positioned between yellow and orange on the color wheel, it resembles deep gold. It shares a palette with mustard and saffron. Ideal for adding cheerful accents and an energetic pop to designs.
Marigold is defined by the following color codes and values to ensure consistency across various digital platforms and devices.
- Hex Code: #EAA221
- RGB value: 91.8% red, 63.5% green, 12.9% blue
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For variations within the same spectrum as Marigold, consider:
- Yellow (#ffde21): Bright and cheerful, Yellow captures the sunny brightness often associated with Marigold.
- Mustard Yellow (#ffce1b): Mustard Yellow offers a golden hue with earthy undertones, closely resembling Marigold’s warm richness.
- Saffron (#f1c338): Saffron exudes a warm, golden tone with a hint of orange, echoing Marigold’s vibrant energy.
- Amber (#ffbf00): Rich and golden, Amber shares Marigold’s bright warmth with a slightly deeper glow.
To complement Marigold, consider pairing it with:
- Teal (#069494): Brings a cool contrast that beautifully balances Marigold's warmth, creating a vibrant yet harmonious palette.
- Cobalt Blue (#0047AB): Offers a strong, classic contrast that enhances Marigold’s brightness, ideal for a bold and striking visual effect.
- Olive Green (#636B2F): Provides an earthy contrast, blending seamlessly with Marigold to evoke a natural, organic feel.
- Plum (#660033): Introduces a deep, rich tone that complements Marigold's brightness, adding sophistication and depth.
- Light Gray (#D3D3D3): Acts as a neutral canvas that allows Marigold's vividness to stand out without overwhelming.
While marigold is warm and vibrant, it may clash with:
- Neon Green (#2CFF05): This bright, saturated green creates an intense contrast against marigold, leading to a visually overwhelming effect.
- Cherry (#D20A2E): This strong red hue can compete with marigold’s warmth, creating a jarring, overly saturated visual experience.
- Bright Yellow (#FFED29): While close in brightness, bright yellow can clash due to its cooler undertones, diminishing the depth and richness of marigold.
- Cobalt Blue (#0047AB): The deep, vivid blue contrasts sharply with marigold, creating an unwelcome tension between their saturated tones.
- Dark Purple (#341539): With its deep, cool undertone, dark purple challenges marigold's warm vibrancy, resulting in a less harmonious pairing.
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The hexadecimal color #EAA221, known as Marigold, has RGB values of R:234, G:162, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:31, Y:86, K:8.
| VALUE | CSS | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EAA221 | #EAA221 |
| RGB DECIMAL | 234, 162, 33 | RGB(234,162,33) |
| RGB PERCENTAGE | 91.8, 63.5, 12.9 | RGB(91.8%,63.5%,12.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 31, 86, 8 | |
| HSL | HSL(38.5, 82.7%, 52.4%) | HSL(38.5, 82.7%, 52.4%) |
| HSV (OR HSB) | 38.5°, 85.9, 91.8 | |
| WEB SAFE | #25515351 | #25515351 |
| BINARY | 11101010, 10100010, 00100001 | |
| iOS - SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.918, green: 0.635, blue: 0.129) | |
| iOS - UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.918, green: 0.635, blue: 0.129, alpha: 1) | |
| Android - Compose | Color(0xFFEAA221) |
