Gamboge CMYK color hex code is #E4A025

What is Gamboge CMYK Color?

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Gamboge CMYK is (10, 40, 100, 0); meaning it has 10 of cyan, 40 of magenta, 100 of yellow and 0 of black. The closest hex code of the color is #E4A025 with RGB equivalent values (228, 160, 37). The CMYK system is the backbone of the color printing technology found in both large industrial and small desktop printers. Colors are created using only four inks - cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y) and black (K). Please understand that the reproducibility of gamboge CMYK depends on the quality of the paper, the printer and the inks in the machine.

Note: The hex code for gamboge CMYK mentioned on this page is only an approximation; it has been calculated from the CMYK values. Hexadecimal and RGB color values are for screen and digital media while the CMYK model is used for printing and, therefore, the conversion of one to another is not perfect. Also, the way gamboge looks on the screen (via the hex code) would be very different from how it appears printed on paper (via its CMYK values).

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Gamboge CMYK Color Codes

Hex Code	#E4A025
RGB Values	(228, 160, 37)
CMYK Values	(10%, 40%, 100%, 0%)
HSV/HSB Values	(39°, 84%, 89%)
Closest Web Safe	#CC9933
Inverse Color	#1B5FDA [Celtic Blue]
Closest Pantone®	7563 C
Closest RAL	1033 [Dahlia yellow]
Complementary Color	#2569E4 [Celtic Blue]

Gamboge CMYK Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#8E8E8E
Desaturated	#858585
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#A7A7A7
Weighted Average (Luma)	#A6A6A6
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#CCCCCC

Gamboge CMYK Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of E4A025. Complementary color is 2569E4

Complementary Palette

The complement of Gamboge CMYK is Celtic Blue with the hex code #2569E4. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E4A025 color is offered by #2569E4. 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 (E4A025, C9E425 and E44125)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Gamboge CMYK (#E4A025) are Pear (#C9E425) and CG Red (#E44125). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Gamboge CMYK 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 (E4A025, 25C9E4 and 4125E4)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Gamboge CMYK (#E4A025) are #25C9E4 (Battery Charged Blue) and #4125E4 (Han Purple). 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 (E4A025, 25E4A0 and A025E4)

Triadic Palette

Gamboge CMYK triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #25E4A0 (Eucalyptus) and #A025E4 (Purple (X11)) along with #E4A025 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 (E4A025, 25E4A0, 2569E4 and E42569)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Gamboge CMYK has four colors - #25E4A0 (Eucalyptus), #2569E4 (Celtic Blue) and #E42569 (Razzmatazz) in addition to the base color (#E4A025). 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 (E4A025, 25E441, 2569E4 and E425C9)

Square Palette

Gamboge CMYK square color palette has #25E441 (Lime Green), #2569E4 (Celtic Blue) and #E425C9 (Steel Pink). 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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Gamboge CMYK Color Rainbow Palette

Our Gamboge CMYK 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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