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Marigold

Floral yellow-orange, color of the Day of the Dead flower.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Marigold is the flower of offering in Mexican and Indian cultures. Its brilliant yellow-orange petals are associated with Day of the Dead altars and Hindu temple garlands, color of life honoring death.

Synonyms & nuances

souciorange soucimarigoldgolden marigold

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :28 (Approximate)
#EAA221
DMC 972
Canary Deep
ΔE 28

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