Light Dusty Marigold is a medium-light, muted shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BAB397, which equals rgb(186, 179, 151) in RGB and hsl(48, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M4 Y19 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BAB397 - RGB
186, 179, 151 - HSL
48°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
0, 4, 19, 27 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.98:1. Its complementary color is #979EBA.
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Light Dusty Marigold color codes
| HEX | #BAB397 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 179, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 48°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 0%, 4%, 19%, 27% |
| Decimal | 12235671 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4F2EE - 100
#E8E6DC - 200
#DDD9CB - 300
#D1CCBA - 400
#C6C0A8 - 500
#BAB397 - 600
#9B957E - 700
#7C7765 - 800
#5D5A4C - 900
#3E3C32 - 950
#1F1E19
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Marigold
- Complementary
#979EBA≈ Light Dusty Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#BAA197≈ Light Dusty Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#AFBA97≈ Light Dusty Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#97BAB3≈ Light Dusty Teal - Triadic +240°
#B397BA≈ Light Dusty Orchid - Split 150°
#97AFBA≈ Light Dusty Azure - Split 210°
#A197BA≈ Light Dusty Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Marigold | Aa | 2.10:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Marigold | Aa | 9.98:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Marigold
background-color: #BAB397;color: #BAB397;background-color: rgb(186, 179, 151);background-color: hsl(48, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-marigold: #BAB397; }class="bg-[#BAB397]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Marigold
- Light Dusty Gold
#BAB697 - Light Dusty Amber
#BAAF97 - Light Dusty Tangerine
#BAAC97 - Light Dusty Yellow
#BABA97 - Light Dusty Citron
#B6BA97 - Light Dusty Lime
#B3BA97 - Light Dusty Orange
#BAA897 - Light Dusty Chartreuse
#AFBA97 - Light Dusty Spring Bud
#ACBA97 - Light Dusty Persimmon
#BAA597 - Sage
#B2AC88 - Warm Gray 70
#B9B2AC
More brown shades
- Medium Light Muted Marigold
#BFAE69 - Light Muted Marigold
#CBBD86 - Pale Muted Marigold
#D7CDA2 - Very Pale Muted Marigold
#E3DCBF - Palest Muted Marigold
#F0ECDB - Very Dark Dusty Marigold
#373325 - Dark Dusty Marigold
#504A35 - Deep Dusty Marigold
#686145 - Medium Light Dusty Marigold
#A9A17E - Pale Dusty Marigold
#CAC5AF - Palest Dusty Marigold
#EBE9E0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Marigold?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Marigold is #BAB397.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Marigold?
Light Dusty Marigold has an RGB value of 186, 179, 151 (rgb(186, 179, 151)). In HSL it is 48°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Marigold?
Use black text on Light Dusty Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.10:1 and black text has 9.98:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Marigold?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Marigold is #979EBA. Analogous colors #BAA197 and #AFBA97 also pair well.