Orange

Marigold

Marigold
#FF9900Click to copy

Marigold Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#FF9900Copy
RGBrgb(255, 153, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(36, 100%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(36, 100%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 40%, 100%, 0%)Copy

Marigold Color Schemes

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Complementary
#FF9900
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#0066FF
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Analogous
#FF1900
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#E5FF00
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Split Complementary
#00E5FF
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#1900FF
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Monochromatic
#FF9900
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#F4C071
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#FBEAD0
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#995C00
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#331F00
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#000000
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Marigold WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)

Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.14 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.81 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.96 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.90 : 1
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Marigold Shade Variants

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Marigold Color Introduction

Definition

Marigold (HEX #FF9900) has the RGB value rgb(255, 153, 0), the HSL value hsl(36°, 100%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 40%, 100%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Marigold is #0066FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF1A00 and #E6FF00 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#00E5FF, #1900FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Marigold uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Marigold has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 against white and 9.81:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.

Color Characteristics

Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Marigold has a lightness of 50% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The vivid orange-yellow of a marigold.

Color Psychology

Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Marigold tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.

Best Uses

Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Marigold is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.

Marigold Featured In

This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.

Astronomical ColorsAstronomical ColorsColor Card→OrangeColor Family→