Medium Dark Marigold is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #D6AB00, which equals rgb(214, 171, 0) in RGB and hsl(48, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M20 Y100 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D6AB00 - RGB
214, 171, 0 - HSL
48°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
0, 20, 100, 16 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.68:1. Its complementary color is #002BD6.
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Medium Dark Marigold color codes
| HEX | #D6AB00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 171, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 48°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0%, 20%, 100%, 16% |
| Decimal | 14068480 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8F1D5 - 100
#F1E3AA - 200
#EBD580 - 300
#E4C755 - 400
#DDB92B - 500
#D6AB00 - 600
#B28F00 - 700
#8F7200 - 800
#6B5600 - 900
#473900 - 950
#241D00
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Marigold
- Complementary
#002BD6≈ Medium Dark Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#D64000≈ Mahogany - Analogous +30°
#96D600≈ Medium Dark Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#00D6AB≈ Medium Dark Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#AB00D6≈ Medium Dark Grape - Split 150°
#0096D6≈ Medium Dark Peacock - Split 210°
#4000D6≈ Medium Dark Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Marigold | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Medium Dark Marigold | Aa | 9.68:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Medium Dark Marigold
background-color: #D6AB00;color: #D6AB00;background-color: rgb(214, 171, 0);background-color: hsl(48, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-marigold: #D6AB00; }class="bg-[#D6AB00]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Marigold
- Medium Dark Amber
#D69600 - Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Bright Amber
#E6A819 - Medium Dark Bright Gold
#C1B015 - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Medium Dark Bright Marigold
#C19F15 - Bright Marigold
#E6BD19 - Marigold
#EAA221 - Medium Dark Bright Yellow
#C1C115 - Bright Tangerine
#E69419 - Deep Yellow
#ADAD00 - Orange
#FFA500
More brown shades
- Very Pale Dusty Amber
#DAD5C8 - Palest Dusty Amber
#EBE8E0 - Darkest Marigold
#332900 - Very Dark Marigold
#5C4900 - Dark Marigold
#856A00 - Deep Marigold
#AD8B00 - Darkest Bright Marigold
#2E2605 - Very Dark Bright Marigold
#534409 - Dark Bright Marigold
#77620D - Deep Bright Marigold
#9C8011 - Medium Dark Bright Marigold
#C19F15
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Marigold?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Marigold is #D6AB00.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Marigold?
Medium Dark Marigold has an RGB value of 214, 171, 0 (rgb(214, 171, 0)). In HSL it is 48°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Marigold?
Use black text on Medium Dark Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 and black text has 9.68:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Marigold?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Marigold is #002BD6. Analogous colors #D64000 and #96D600 also pair well.