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Gamboge Color

HEX #E49B0F / RGB (228, 155, 15)

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What is Gamboge Color?

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Gamboge has the hex code #E49B0F. The equivalent RGB values are (228, 155, 15), which means it is composed of 57% red, 39% green and 4% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:32 Y:93 K:11. In the HSV/HSB scale, Gamboge has a hue of 39°, 93% saturation and a brightness value of 89%.
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.

Gamboge color is not included in the web list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, gamboge can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.

Gamboge is a strong orange yellow color (similar to saffron or mustard) traditionally used for dyeing of robes of Hindu sages and Buddhist monks. It is produced from the latex of any of the evergreen species of the family Clusiaceae, most commonly, Garcinia, the fruit of which is also known as Gamboge.

Here is an interesting fact about gamboge. It was used by French Nobel laureate Jean Perrin to verify the phenomenon of Brownian motion that had been theoretically explained by Albert Einstein. Gamboge color was used by William Hooker, the British illustrator of natural history, who mixed it with Prussian blue to create Hooker's Green.

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Gamboge Color Codes

Hex Code#E49B0F
RGB Values(228, 155, 15)
CMYK Values(0%, 32%, 93%, 11%)
HSV/HSB Values(39°, 93%, 89%)
Closest Web Safe#CC9900
Inverse Color#1B64F0 [Blue (Crayola)]
Closest Pantone®7555 C
Closest RAL1004 [Golden yellow]
Complementary Color#0F58E4 [Blue (RYB)]
Gamboge Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#858585
Desaturated#7A7A7A
Weighted Average (Most Common)#A2A2A2
Weighted Average (Luma)#A0A0A0
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#C9C9C9

Gamboge Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of E49B0F. Complementary color is 0F58E4

Complementary Palette

The complement of Gamboge is Blue (RYB) with the hex code #0F58E4. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E49B0F color is offered by #0F58E4. 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 (E49B0F, C3E40F and E4310F)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Gamboge (#E49B0F) are Bitter Lemon (#C3E40F) and Vermilion (Plochere) (#E4310F). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Gamboge 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.

E49B0F C3E40F E4310F
Split Complementary color palette with (E49B0F, 0FC3E4 and 300FE4)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Gamboge (#E49B0F) are #0FC3E4 (Cyan (Process)) and #300FE4 (Interdimensional Blue). 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.

E49B0F 0FC3E4 300FE4
Triadic color palette with (E49B0F, 0FE49B and 9B0FE4)

Triadic Palette

Gamboge triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #0FE49B (Medium Spring Green) and #9B0FE4 (Purple (X11)) along with #E49B0F 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 (E49B0F, 0FE49B, 0F58E4 and E40F58)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Gamboge has four colors - #0FE49B (Medium Spring Green), #0F58E4 (Blue (RYB)) and #E40F58 (Raspberry) in addition to the base color (#E49B0F). 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 (E49B0F, 0FE431, 0F58E4 and E40FC3)

Square Palette

Gamboge square color palette has #0FE431 (Vivid Malachite), #0F58E4 (Blue (RYB)) and #E40FC3 (Shocking 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.

E49B0F 0FE431 0F58E4 E40FC3
Rainbow color

Gamboge Color Rainbow Palette

Our Gamboge 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.

E4990F 78E40F 0FE45D 0FB5E4 200FE4 D60FE4 E40F3B

Tints, Tones & Shades of Gamboge Color

Tints

  • Transparent E9AF3FE9AF3F
  • Transparent ECB957ECB957
  • Transparent EFC36FEFC36F
  • Transparent F2CD87F2CD87
  • Transparent F4D79FF4D79F
  • Transparent F7E1B7F7E1B7
  • Transparent FAEBCFFAEBCF
  • Transparent FCF5E7FCF5E7

Tones

  • Transparent D09626D09626
  • Transparent C69331C69331
  • Transparent BC903CBC903C
  • Transparent B28E48B28E48
  • Transparent A88B53A88B53
  • Transparent 9E885E9E885E
  • Transparent 948569948569
  • Transparent 8A83758A8375

Shades

  • Transparent B67C0CB67C0C
  • Transparent A06D0BA06D0B
  • Transparent 895D09895D09
  • Transparent 724E08724E08
  • Transparent 5B3E065B3E06
  • Transparent 442F05442F05
  • Transparent 2E1F032E1F03
  • Transparent 171002171002

Gamboge Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Gamboge Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Gamboge Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Gamboge Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Gamboge Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Gamboge Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Gamboge Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Gamboge Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Gamboge Plaid Pattern


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