Bright Marigold is a medium, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E6BD19, which equals rgb(230, 189, 25) in RGB and hsl(48, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M18 Y89 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E6BD19 - RGB
230, 189, 25 - HSL
48°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
0, 18, 89, 10 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Marigold
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.66:1. Its complementary color is #1A42E6.
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Bright Marigold color codes
| HEX | #E6BD19 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 189, 25) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 48°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 0%, 18%, 89%, 10% |
| Decimal | 15121689 |
Shades and tints of Bright Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBF4D9 - 100
#F7E9B2 - 200
#F3DE8C - 300
#EED366 - 400
#EAC83F - 500
#E6BD19 - 600
#C09E15 - 700
#997E11 - 800
#735F0D - 900
#4D3F08 - 950
#262004
Color harmonies for Bright Marigold
- Complementary
#1A42E6≈ Bright Cobalt - Analogous −30°
#E6571A≈ Bright Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#A8E61A≈ Bright Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#1AE6BD≈ Bright Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#BD1AE6≈ Bright Purple - Split 150°
#1AA8E6≈ Bright Capri - Split 210°
#571AE6≈ Bright Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Marigold | Aa | 1.80:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Bright Marigold | Aa | 11.66:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Bright Marigold
background-color: #E6BD19;color: #E6BD19;background-color: rgb(230, 189, 25);background-color: hsl(48, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-marigold: #E6BD19; }class="bg-[#E6BD19]"Colors similar to Bright Marigold
- Bright Gold
#E6D119 - Bright Amber
#E6A819 - Saffron
#F4C430 - Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Medium Light Amber
#FFBF29 - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Marigold
#EAA221 - Medium Light Bright Amber
#EAB63E - Amber
#FFBF00 - Medium Light Bright Marigold
#EAC73E - Medium Dark Marigold
#D6AB00 - Soft Gold
#CCBD33
More yellow shades
- Pure Marigold
#FFCC00 - Medium Light Marigold
#FFD429 - Light Marigold
#FFDC52 - Pale Marigold
#FFE47A - Very Pale Marigold
#FFEDA3 - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC - Medium Light Bright Marigold
#EAC73E - Light Bright Marigold
#EED263 - Pale Bright Marigold
#F2DD88 - Very Pale Bright Marigold
#F6E7AC - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Marigold?
The HEX code for Bright Marigold is #E6BD19.
What is the RGB value of Bright Marigold?
Bright Marigold has an RGB value of 230, 189, 25 (rgb(230, 189, 25)). In HSL it is 48°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Marigold?
Use black text on Bright Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 and black text has 11.66:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Marigold?
The complementary color of Bright Marigold is #1A42E6. Analogous colors #E6571A and #A8E61A also pair well.