Light Soft Marigold is a medium-light, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DCC874, which equals rgb(220, 200, 116) in RGB and hsl(48, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M9 Y47 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DCC874 - RGB
220, 200, 116 - HSL
48°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
0, 9, 47, 14 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light Soft 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 12.56:1. Its complementary color is #7489DC.
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Light Soft Marigold color codes
| HEX | #DCC874 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 200, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 48°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 0%, 9%, 47%, 14% |
| Decimal | 14469236 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9F6E8 - 100
#F3EDD1 - 200
#EEE4BA - 300
#E8DAA2 - 400
#E2D18B - 500
#DCC874 - 600
#B7A761 - 700
#93854D - 800
#6E643A - 900
#494327 - 950
#252113
Color harmonies for Light Soft Marigold
- Complementary
#7489DC≈ Light Soft Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#DC9374≈ Light Soft Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#BDDC74≈ Light Soft Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#74DCC8≈ Light Soft Teal - Triadic +240°
#C874DC≈ Light Soft Orchid - Split 150°
#74BDDC≈ Light Soft Azure - Split 210°
#9374DC≈ Medium Purple
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Marigold | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Soft Marigold | Aa | 12.56:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Soft Marigold
background-color: #DCC874;color: #DCC874;background-color: rgb(220, 200, 116);background-color: hsl(48, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-marigold: #DCC874; }class="bg-[#DCC874]"Colors similar to Light Soft Marigold
- Light Soft Gold
#DCD274 - Light Soft Amber
#DCBD74 - Light Muted Yellow
#CBCB86 - Light Muted Gold
#CBC486 - Light Soft Yellow
#DCDC74 - Light Bright Amber
#EEC463 - Light Soft Tangerine
#DCB374 - Burly Wood
#DEB887 - Light Soft Citron
#D2DC74 - Light Bright Marigold
#EED263 - Light Muted Marigold
#CBBD86 - Pale Bright Tangerine
#F2C788
More yellow shades
- Light Bright Marigold
#EED263 - Pale Bright Marigold
#F2DD88 - Very Pale Bright Marigold
#F6E7AC - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Soft Marigold
#CCAD33 - Medium Light Soft Marigold
#D4BA54 - Pale Soft Marigold
#E4D595 - Very Pale Soft Marigold
#EDE2B6 - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Muted Marigold
#B29E4D - Medium Dark Dusty Marigold
#817856
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Marigold?
The HEX code for Light Soft Marigold is #DCC874.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Marigold?
Light Soft Marigold has an RGB value of 220, 200, 116 (rgb(220, 200, 116)). In HSL it is 48°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Marigold?
Use black text on Light Soft Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.67:1 and black text has 12.56:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Marigold?
The complementary color of Light Soft Marigold is #7489DC. Analogous colors #DC9374 and #BDDC74 also pair well.