Palest Soft Marigold is a very light, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F5EFD6, which equals rgb(245, 239, 214) in RGB and hsl(48, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M2 Y13 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F5EFD6 - RGB
245, 239, 214 - HSL
48°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
0, 2, 13, 4 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest 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. 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 18.20:1. Its complementary color is #D6DCF5.
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Palest Soft Marigold color codes
| HEX | #F5EFD6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 239, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 48°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 0%, 2%, 13%, 4% |
| Decimal | 16117718 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDFCF8 - 100
#FCFAF1 - 200
#FAF7EB - 300
#F8F4E4 - 400
#F7F2DD - 500
#F5EFD6 - 600
#CCC7B2 - 700
#A39F8F - 800
#7B786B - 900
#525047 - 950
#292824
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Marigold
- Complementary
#D6DCF5≈ Palest Soft Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#F5DFD6≈ Palest Soft Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#ECF5D6≈ Palest Soft Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#D6F5EF≈ Palest Soft Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#EFD6F5≈ Palest Soft Grape - Split 150°
#D6ECF5≈ Palest Soft Peacock - Split 210°
#DFD6F5≈ Palest Soft Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Marigold | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Marigold | Aa | 18.20:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Marigold
background-color: #F5EFD6;color: #F5EFD6;background-color: rgb(245, 239, 214);background-color: hsl(48, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-marigold: #F5EFD6; }class="bg-[#F5EFD6]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Marigold
- Palest Soft Amber
#F5ECD6 - Palest Soft Gold
#F5F2D6 - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Palest Muted Yellow
#F0F0DB - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Palest Soft Tangerine
#F5E9D6 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Palest Muted Marigold
#F0ECDB - Palest Soft Citron
#F2F5D6 - Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB
More yellow shades
- Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Soft Marigold
#CCAD33 - Medium Light Soft Marigold
#D4BA54 - Light Soft Marigold
#DCC874 - Pale Soft Marigold
#E4D595 - Very Pale Soft Marigold
#EDE2B6 - Muted Marigold
#B29E4D - Medium Dark Dusty Marigold
#817856 - Dusty Marigold
#998F66 - Very Pale Dusty Marigold
#DAD7C8 - Darkest Gold
#332E00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Marigold?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Marigold is #F5EFD6.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Marigold?
Palest Soft Marigold has an RGB value of 245, 239, 214 (rgb(245, 239, 214)). In HSL it is 48°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Marigold?
Use black text on Palest Soft Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 and black text has 18.20:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Marigold?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Marigold is #D6DCF5. Analogous colors #F5DFD6 and #ECF5D6 also pair well.