Pale Dusty Marigold is a medium-light, muted shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CAC5AF, which equals rgb(202, 197, 175) in RGB and hsl(49, 20%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M2 Y13 K21, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CAC5AF - RGB
202, 197, 175 - HSL
49°, 20%, 74% - CMYK
0, 2, 13, 21 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Pale 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. 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 12.12:1. Its complementary color is #AFB4CA.
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Pale Dusty Marigold color codes
| HEX | #CAC5AF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(202, 197, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(49, 20%, 74%) |
| HSV | 49°, 13%, 79% |
| CMYK | 0%, 2%, 13%, 21% |
| Decimal | 13288879 |
Shades and tints of Pale Dusty Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6F5F2 - 100
#EDECE4 - 200
#E5E2D7 - 300
#DCD8CA - 400
#D3CFBC - 500
#CAC5AF - 600
#A8A492 - 700
#878375 - 800
#656358 - 900
#43423A - 950
#22211D
Color harmonies for Pale Dusty Marigold
- Complementary
#AFB4CA≈ Pale Dusty Cobalt - Analogous −30°
#CAB8AF≈ Pale Dusty Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#C2CAAF≈ Pale Dusty Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#AFCAC5≈ Pale Dusty Teal - Triadic +240°
#C5AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Orchid - Split 150°
#AFC2CA≈ Pale Dusty Peacock - Split 210°
#B8AFCA≈ Pale Dusty Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Dusty Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Dusty Marigold | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Dusty Marigold | Aa | 12.12:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Dusty Marigold
background-color: #CAC5AF;color: #CAC5AF;background-color: rgb(202, 197, 175);background-color: hsl(49, 20%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-dusty-marigold: #CAC5AF; }class="bg-[#CAC5AF]"Colors similar to Pale Dusty Marigold
- Pale Dusty Gold
#CAC7AF - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Pale Dusty Yellow
#CACAAF - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF - Pale Dusty Tangerine
#CABFAF - Pale Dusty Lime
#C5CAAF - Pale Dusty Orange
#CABDAF - Pale Dusty Chartreuse
#C2CAAF - Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#BFCAAF - Warm Gray 75
#C5BFBA - Pale Dusty Persimmon
#CABAAF - Pale Dusty Apple
#BDCAAF
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 - Light Dusty Marigold
#BAB397 - Palest Dusty Marigold
#EBE9E0
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Dusty Marigold?
The HEX code for Pale Dusty Marigold is #CAC5AF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Dusty Marigold?
Pale Dusty Marigold has an RGB value of 202, 197, 175 (rgb(202, 197, 175)). In HSL it is 49°, 20%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Dusty Marigold?
Use black text on Pale Dusty Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 and black text has 12.12:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Dusty Marigold?
The complementary color of Pale Dusty Marigold is #AFB4CA. Analogous colors #CAB8AF and #C2CAAF also pair well.