Soft Marigold is a medium, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CCAD33, which equals rgb(204, 173, 51) in RGB and hsl(48, 60%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M15 Y75 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CCAD33 - RGB
204, 173, 51 - HSL
48°, 60%, 50% - CMYK
0, 15, 75, 20 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, saturated
About 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. 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 9.59:1. Its complementary color is #3352CC.
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Soft Marigold color codes
| HEX | #CCAD33 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 173, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 60%, 50%) |
| HSV | 48°, 75%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 15%, 75%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13413683 |
Shades and tints of Soft Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F7F1DD - 100
#EEE4BB - 200
#E6D699 - 300
#DDC877 - 400
#D5BB55 - 500
#CCAD33 - 600
#AA902B - 700
#887322 - 800
#66571A - 900
#443A11 - 950
#221D09
Color harmonies for Soft Marigold
- Complementary
#3352CC≈ Soft Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#CC6133≈ Soft Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#9ECC33≈ Yellow Green - Triadic +120°
#33CCAD≈ Soft Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#AD33CC≈ Soft Grape - Split 150°
#339ECC≈ Soft Peacock - Split 210°
#6133CC≈ Soft Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Soft Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Soft Marigold | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Soft Marigold | Aa | 9.59:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Soft Marigold
background-color: #CCAD33;color: #CCAD33;background-color: rgb(204, 173, 51);background-color: hsl(48, 60%, 50%);:root { --color-soft-marigold: #CCAD33; }class="bg-[#CCAD33]"Colors similar to Soft Marigold
- Soft Amber
#CC9E33 - Soft Gold
#CCBD33 - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Brass
#B5A642 - Medium Dark Bright Gold
#C1B015 - Medium Light Soft Amber
#D4AE54 - Medium Light Bright Tangerine
#EAA53E - Medium Dark Bright Marigold
#C19F15 - Medium Light Soft Tangerine
#D4A154 - Medium Dark Soft Yellow
#ABAB2B - Medium Light Bright Amber
#EAB63E - Medium Light Soft Marigold
#D4BA54
More yellow shades
- Bright Marigold
#E6BD19 - Medium Light Bright Marigold
#EAC73E - Light Bright Marigold
#EED263 - Pale Bright Marigold
#F2DD88 - Very Pale Bright Marigold
#F6E7AC - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Medium Light Soft Marigold
#D4BA54 - Light Soft Marigold
#DCC874 - Pale Soft Marigold
#E4D595 - Very Pale Soft Marigold
#EDE2B6 - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Soft Marigold?
The HEX code for Soft Marigold is #CCAD33.
What is the RGB value of Soft Marigold?
Soft Marigold has an RGB value of 204, 173, 51 (rgb(204, 173, 51)). In HSL it is 48°, 60%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Soft Marigold?
Use black text on Soft Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 and black text has 9.59:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Soft Marigold?
The complementary color of Soft Marigold is #3352CC. Analogous colors #CC6133 and #9ECC33 also pair well.