Light Marigold is a medium-light, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFDC52, which equals rgb(255, 220, 82) in RGB and hsl(48, 100%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M14 Y68 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFDC52 - RGB
255, 220, 82 - HSL
48°, 100%, 66% - CMYK
0, 14, 68, 0 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Light 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. 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 15.61:1. Its complementary color is #5274FF.
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Light Marigold color codes
| HEX | #FFDC52 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 220, 82) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 100%, 66%) |
| HSV | 48°, 68%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 14%, 68%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16768082 |
Shades and tints of Light Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF9E2 - 100
#FFF3C5 - 200
#FFEEA9 - 300
#FFE88C - 400
#FFE26F - 500
#FFDC52 - 600
#D5B744 - 700
#AA9337 - 800
#806E29 - 900
#55491B - 950
#2B250E
Color harmonies for Light Marigold
- Complementary
#5274FF≈ Light Royal - Analogous −30°
#FF8652≈ Coral - Analogous +30°
#CBFF52≈ Light Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#52FFDC≈ Light Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#DC52FF≈ Light Grape - Split 150°
#52CBFF≈ Light Peacock - Split 210°
#8652FF≈ Light Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Light Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Marigold | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Marigold | Aa | 15.61:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Marigold
background-color: #FFDC52;color: #FFDC52;background-color: rgb(255, 220, 82);background-color: hsl(48, 100%, 66%);:root { --color-light-marigold: #FFDC52; }class="bg-[#FFDC52]"Colors similar to Light Marigold
- Mustard
#FFDB58 - Light Amber
#FFCB52 - Light Gold
#FFEE52 - Light Bright Gold
#EEE063 - Light Bright Marigold
#EED263 - Medium Light Bright Gold
#EAD83E - Light Bright Yellow
#EEEE63 - Medium Light Bright Yellow
#EAEA3E - Pale Amber
#FFD77A - Pale Marigold
#FFE47A - Medium Light Marigold
#FFD429 - Light Bright Amber
#EEC463
More yellow shades
- Citron
#DFFF00 - Lemon
#FFF700 - Canary
#FFFF99 - Saffron
#F4C430 - Pure Marigold
#FFCC00 - Medium Light Marigold
#FFD429 - Pale Marigold
#FFE47A - Very Pale Marigold
#FFEDA3 - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC - Bright Marigold
#E6BD19 - Medium Light Bright Marigold
#EAC73E
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Marigold?
The HEX code for Light Marigold is #FFDC52.
What is the RGB value of Light Marigold?
Light Marigold has an RGB value of 255, 220, 82 (rgb(255, 220, 82)). In HSL it is 48°, 100%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Marigold?
Use black text on Light Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 and black text has 15.61:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Marigold?
The complementary color of Light Marigold is #5274FF. Analogous colors #FF8652 and #CBFF52 also pair well.