黄丹 (Ōtan) color hex code is #FF4E20

What is 黄丹 (Ōtan) Color?

黄丹 (Ōtan) has the hex code #FF4E20. The equivalent RGB values are (255, 78, 32), which means it is composed of 70% red, 21% green and 9% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:69 Y:88 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, 黄丹 (Ōtan) has a hue of 12°, 87% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Literally meaning ochre or earthen yellow-red-brown, Ōtan (黄丹) is a traditional color of Japan. These colors hold a special significance in Japanese culture because they were once used as descriptors of social status and determined social hierarchy. The closest approximation of Ōtan in the digital RGB color space is (255, 78, 32) with the hex code #FF4E20.

Ōtan (黄丹) is not included in the web colors list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The color can be applied to web pages with its hex code or RGB and HSL values. Please note that the CMYK values displayed on this page have been calculated from the hexadecimal color code using known formulae and are only approximates.

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黄丹 (Ōtan) Color Codes

Hex Code	#FF4E20
RGB Values	(255, 78, 32)
CMYK Values	(0%, 69%, 88%, 0%)
HSV/HSB Values	(12°, 87%, 100%)
Closest Web Safe	#FF6633
Inverse Color	#00B1DF [Cyan (Process)]
Closest Pantone®	172 C
Closest RAL	2005 [Luminous orange]
Complementary Color	#20D1FF [Spiro Disco Ball]

黄丹 (Ōtan) Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#7A7A7A
Desaturated	#909090
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#7E7E7E
Weighted Average (Luma)	#707070
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#ABABAB

黄丹 (Ōtan) Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of FF4E20. Complementary color is 20D1FF

Complementary Palette

The complement of 黄丹 (Ōtan) is Spiro Disco Ball with the hex code #20D1FF. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FF4E20 color is offered by #20D1FF. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (FF4E20, FFBE20 and FF2062)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of 黄丹 (Ōtan) (#FF4E20) are Ripe Mango (#FFBE20) and Awesome (#FF2062). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of 黄丹 (Ōtan) with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (FF4E20, 20FFBE and 2062FF)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of 黄丹 (Ōtan) (#FF4E20) are #20FFBE (Sea Green (Crayola)) and #2062FF (Blue (Crayola)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (FF4E20, 20FF4E and 4E20FF)

Triadic Palette

黄丹 (Ōtan) triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #20FF4E (Malachite) and #4E20FF (Han Purple) along with #FF4E20 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (FF4E20, 20FF4E, 20D1FF and FF20D1)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of 黄丹 (Ōtan) has four colors - #20FF4E (Malachite), #20D1FF (Spiro Disco Ball) and #FF20D1 (Hot Magenta) in addition to the base color (#FF4E20). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (FF4E20, 62FF20, 20D1FF and BE20FF)

Square Palette

黄丹 (Ōtan) square color palette has #62FF20 (Bright Green), #20D1FF (Spiro Disco Ball) and #BE20FF (Electric Purple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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黄丹 (Ōtan) Color Rainbow Palette

Our 黄丹 (Ōtan) rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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