What color is Marigold?
Marigold is a warm, golden-orange yellow, hex #EAA221, close to the color of a fresh marigold flower in full bloom. It carries more orange than a lemon yellow but stops short of a burnt amber, giving it a bright, sunlit quality.
What is the meaning of the color Marigold?
Named after the marigold flower, which itself derives from ‘Mary’s gold,’ a name used in medieval English religious tradition in reference to the Virgin Mary. The flower was cultivated across Europe and traded through Indian markets, where its vivid color became associated with celebration and ceremony. By the 20th century, the color had moved into textile and fashion use, and Crayola introduced a crayon named Marigold in 1949, anchoring it as a recognized color name in American households.
What colors go with Marigold?
Colors that pair well with Marigold include:
Navy Blue: strong, cool contrast
Forest Green: natural, grounded balance
Burgundy: rich, warm depth
Ivory: soft, brightening complement
Charcoal: bold, modern anchor
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EAA221 |
color: #EAA221;
|
| RGB | 234, 162, 33 |
color: rgb(234, 162, 33);
|
| RGB Percentage | 92%, 64%, 13% |
color: rgb(92%, 64%, 13%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 31%, 86%, 8% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 39°, 83%, 52% |
color: hsl(39, 83%, 52%);
|
| HSV | 39°, 86%, 92% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 42, 14, 43 |
color: lab(42% 14 43);
|
| Decimal | 15376929 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.marigold {
color: #EAA221;
}
$marigold: #EAA221;
rgb(234, 162, 33)