Dark Marigold is a dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #856A00, which equals rgb(133, 106, 0) in RGB and hsl(48, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M20 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#856A00 - RGB
133, 106, 0 - HSL
48°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 20, 100, 48 - Family
Brown - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Marigold
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.17:1. Its complementary color is #001B85.
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Dark Marigold color codes
| HEX | #856A00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 106, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 48°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 20%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8743424 |
Shades and tints of Dark Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBE6D5 - 100
#D6CDAA - 200
#C2B580 - 300
#AE9C55 - 400
#99832B - 500
#856A00 - 600
#6F5800 - 700
#594700 - 800
#433500 - 900
#2C2300 - 950
#161200
Color harmonies for Dark Marigold
- Complementary
#001B85≈ Dark Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#852800≈ Dark Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#5D8500≈ Avocado - Triadic +120°
#00856A≈ Dark Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#6A0085≈ Dark Grape - Split 150°
#005D85≈ Dark Peacock - Split 210°
#280085≈ Dark Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Marigold | Aa | 5.17:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Marigold | Aa | 4.06:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dark Marigold
background-color: #856A00;color: #856A00;background-color: rgb(133, 106, 0);background-color: hsl(48, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-marigold: #856A00; }class="bg-[#856A00]"Colors similar to Dark Marigold
- Dark Amber
#855D00 - Dark Gold
#857700 - Dark Bright Gold
#776D0D - Dark Bright Marigold
#77620D - Dark Bright Yellow
#77770D - Olive
#808000 - Deep Bright Tangerine
#9C6511 - Dark Bright Amber
#77580D - Deep Bright Amber
#9C7211 - Dark Bright Citron
#6D770D - Dark Tangerine
#855000 - Dark Yellow
#858500
More brown shades
- Light Dusty Amber
#BAAF97 - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Very Pale Dusty Amber
#DAD5C8 - Palest Dusty Amber
#EBE8E0 - Darkest Marigold
#332900 - Very Dark Marigold
#5C4900 - Deep Marigold
#AD8B00 - Medium Dark Marigold
#D6AB00 - Darkest Bright Marigold
#2E2605 - Very Dark Bright Marigold
#534409 - Dark Bright Marigold
#77620D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Marigold?
The HEX code for Dark Marigold is #856A00.
What is the RGB value of Dark Marigold?
Dark Marigold has an RGB value of 133, 106, 0 (rgb(133, 106, 0)). In HSL it is 48°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Marigold?
Use white text on Dark Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.17:1 and black text has 4.06:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Marigold?
The complementary color of Dark Marigold is #001B85. Analogous colors #852800 and #5D8500 also pair well.