Little Greene Marigold 209
| Official page: | Marigold 209 |
| Code: | 209 |
| Name: | Marigold |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Marigold?
Bring a touch of warmth and vibrancy to your space with Little Greene 209 Marigold. This bold and cheerful shade is perfect for adding a pop of color to any room. Pair it with Little Greene 77 Chamois for a complementary look that exudes sophistication. For a more daring combination, consider using Little Greene 93 Trumpet intertwined with 209 Marigold to create a striking color scheme that is sure to impress. Whether you're looking to refresh a living room, bedroom, or kitchen, Little Greene 209 Marigold is a versatile choice that will bring energy and personality to your home.
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What are Little Greene Marigold undertones?
The undertone of Marigold can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#F0841F
RGB code:
240, 132, 31
Is Little Greene Marigold 209 cool or warm?
With a hue of 29° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
209 Marigold HSL code: 29, 87%, 53%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Marigold
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Marigold:
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Marigold with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Little Greene Basalt and Smalt.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f0841f | |
| RGB Decimal | 240, 132, 31 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.12%, 51.76%, 12.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 29° Saturation: 87.08% Value: 94.12% | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 87, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 45.0 Yellow: 87.08 Key: 5.88 | |
| YIQ | Y: 152.778 I: 96.813 Q: -8.585 | |
| XYZ | X: 44.438 Y: 35.132 Z: 5.737 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.851 a:35.261 b:66.144 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.851 u:89.147 v:58.918 | |
| Decimal | 15762463 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.272, 30.099, 35.752 |
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