Marigold Yellow is a
warm light color with the hex code #F8E36D.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
248, 227, 109 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 8%, 56%, 3% for print applications.
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Marigold Yellow
#F8E36D
Marigold Yellow color values
- HEX
- #F8E36D
- RGB
- 248, 227, 109
- HSL
- 51°, 91%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 8, 56, 3
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Marigold Yellow sits at 51° on the color wheel with 91% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 91%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Marigold Yellow is rendered as rgb(248, 227, 109), where the red channel dominates at 248, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Marigold Yellow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 8M 56Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% magenta, 56% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Yellow
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F8E36D;
--brand-primary-rgb: 248, 227, 109;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F8E36D',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 8%
Y: 56%
K: 3%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(248, 227, 109)
rgba(248, 227, 109, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 51° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F8E36D?
#F8E36D is Marigold Yellow, a warm light color with RGB values of 248, 227, 109. It has a hue of 51°, 91%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F8E36D?
The RGB color code for #F8E36D is rgb(248, 227, 109). This means it contains 248 red,
227 green, and 109 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Marigold Yellow a warm or cool color?
Marigold Yellow (#F8E36D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F8E36D in CSS?
You can use #F8E36D in CSS with:
background-color: #F8E36D; or color: #F8E36D; or as an RGB value: rgb(248, 227, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 56%, 3%.