Muted Marigold is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #B29E4D, which equals rgb(178, 158, 77) in RGB and hsl(48, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M11 Y57 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B29E4D - RGB
178, 158, 77 - HSL
48°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
0, 11, 57, 30 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Muted 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.89:1. Its complementary color is #4D61B3.
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Muted Marigold color codes
| HEX | #B29E4D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 158, 77) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 48°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 0%, 11%, 57%, 30% |
| Decimal | 11705933 |
Shades and tints of Muted Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2EFE1 - 100
#E5DFC4 - 200
#D9CFA6 - 300
#CCBE88 - 400
#BFAE6B - 500
#B29E4D - 600
#948440 - 700
#776933 - 800
#594F27 - 900
#3B351A - 950
#1E1A0D
Color harmonies for Muted Marigold
- Complementary
#4D61B3≈ Muted Cobalt - Analogous −30°
#B36B4D≈ Muted Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#94B34D≈ Muted Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#4DB39E≈ Muted Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#9E4DB3≈ Muted Purple - Split 150°
#4D94B3≈ Muted Capri - Split 210°
#6B4DB3≈ Muted Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Marigold | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Muted Marigold | Aa | 7.89:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Muted Marigold
background-color: #B29E4D;color: #B29E4D;background-color: rgb(178, 158, 77);background-color: hsl(48, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-marigold: #B29E4D; }class="bg-[#B29E4D]"Colors similar to Muted Marigold
- Muted Amber
#B2944D - Muted Gold
#B2A84D - Brass
#B5A642 - Muted Tangerine
#B28A4D - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D - Muted Citron
#A8B24D - Medium Light Muted Tangerine
#BF9C69 - Medium Light Muted Amber
#BFA569 - Medium Light Muted Orange
#BF9469 - Muted Lime
#9EB24D - Camel
#C19A6B - Medium Dark Muted Yellow
#969640
More yellow shades
- Soft Marigold
#CCAD33 - Medium Light Soft Marigold
#D4BA54 - Light Soft Marigold
#DCC874 - Pale Soft Marigold
#E4D595 - Very Pale Soft Marigold
#EDE2B6 - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Medium Dark Dusty Marigold
#817856 - Dusty Marigold
#998F66 - Very Pale Dusty Marigold
#DAD7C8 - Darkest Gold
#332E00 - Very Dark Gold
#5C5300
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Marigold?
The HEX code for Muted Marigold is #B29E4D.
What is the RGB value of Muted Marigold?
Muted Marigold has an RGB value of 178, 158, 77 (rgb(178, 158, 77)). In HSL it is 48°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Marigold?
Use black text on Muted Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 and black text has 7.89:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Marigold?
The complementary color of Muted Marigold is #4D61B3. Analogous colors #B36B4D and #94B34D also pair well.