Dusty Marigold is a medium, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #998F66, which equals rgb(153, 143, 102) in RGB and hsl(48, 20%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M7 Y33 K40, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#998F66 - RGB
153, 143, 102 - HSL
48°, 20%, 50% - CMYK
0, 7, 33, 40 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, muted
About Dusty 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 6.48:1. Its complementary color is #667099.
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Dusty Marigold color codes
| HEX | #998F66 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(153, 143, 102) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 20%, 50%) |
| HSV | 48°, 33%, 60% |
| CMYK | 0%, 7%, 33%, 40% |
| Decimal | 10063718 |
Shades and tints of Dusty Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EEECE6 - 100
#DDDACC - 200
#CCC7B3 - 300
#BBB499 - 400
#AAA280 - 500
#998F66 - 600
#807755 - 700
#665F44 - 800
#4D4833 - 900
#333022 - 950
#1A1811
Color harmonies for Dusty Marigold
- Complementary
#667099≈ Dusty Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#997566≈ Dusty Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#8A9966≈ Dusty Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#66998F≈ Dusty Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#8F6699≈ Dusty Grape - Split 150°
#668A99≈ Dusty Peacock - Split 210°
#756699≈ Dusty Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Dusty Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dusty Marigold | Aa | 3.24:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dusty Marigold | Aa | 6.48:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dusty Marigold
background-color: #998F66;color: #998F66;background-color: rgb(153, 143, 102);background-color: hsl(48, 20%, 50%);:root { --color-dusty-marigold: #998F66; }class="bg-[#998F66]"Colors similar to Dusty Marigold
- Dusty Amber
#998A66 - Dusty Gold
#999466 - Dusty Tangerine
#998566 - Dusty Yellow
#999966 - Dusty Citron
#949966 - Dusty Lime
#8F9966 - Dusty Orange
#998066 - Dusty Chartreuse
#8A9966 - Moss Green
#8A9A5B - Dusty Spring Bud
#859966 - Dusty Persimmon
#997A66 - Warm Gray 50
#8B8074
More yellow shades
- Light Soft Marigold
#DCC874 - Pale Soft Marigold
#E4D595 - Very Pale Soft Marigold
#EDE2B6 - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Muted Marigold
#B29E4D - Medium Dark Dusty Marigold
#817856 - Very Pale Dusty Marigold
#DAD7C8 - Darkest Gold
#332E00 - Very Dark Gold
#5C5300 - Dark Gold
#857700 - Deep Gold
#AD9C00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dusty Marigold?
The HEX code for Dusty Marigold is #998F66.
What is the RGB value of Dusty Marigold?
Dusty Marigold has an RGB value of 153, 143, 102 (rgb(153, 143, 102)). In HSL it is 48°, 20%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Dusty Marigold?
Use black text on Dusty Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.24:1 and black text has 6.48:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dusty Marigold?
The complementary color of Dusty Marigold is #667099. Analogous colors #997566 and #8A9966 also pair well.