Marigold is a
warm medium color with the hex code #B1871B.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
177, 135, 27 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 85%, 31% for print applications.
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Marigold
#B1871B
Marigold color values
- HEX
- #B1871B
- RGB
- 177, 135, 27
- HSL
- 43°, 74%, 40%
- CMYK
- 0, 24, 85, 31
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Marigold sits at 43° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Marigold is rendered as rgb(177, 135, 27), where the red channel dominates at 177, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Marigold translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 24M 85Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Marigold
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #B1871B;
--brand-primary-rgb: 177, 135, 27;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B1871B',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 85%
K: 31%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(177, 135, 27)
rgba(177, 135, 27, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 43° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #B1871B?
#B1871B is Marigold, a warm medium color with RGB values of 177, 135, 27. It has a hue of 43°, 74%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B1871B?
The RGB color code for #B1871B is rgb(177, 135, 27). This means it contains 177 red,
135 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Marigold a warm or cool color?
Marigold (#B1871B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B1871B in CSS?
You can use #B1871B in CSS with:
background-color: #B1871B; or color: #B1871B; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 135, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 85%, 31%.