#F0C434 Hex Code
Color Name: Saffron
What is hex #F0C434 Color?
The color name of hex code #F0C434 is Saffron. The RGB values are (240, 196, 52) which means it is composed of
49% red, 40% green and 11% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:78 K:6. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F0C434 has a hue of 46°, 78% saturation and a brightness value of 94%.
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.
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Hex #F0C434 Color Codes
| Color Name | Saffron |
| RGB Values | (240, 196, 52) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 18%, 78%, 6%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (46°, 78%, 94%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #0F3BCB [Persian Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 129 C |
| Closest RAL | 1018 [Zinc yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #3460F0 [Ultramarine Blue] |
| #F0C434 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A3A3A3 |
| Desaturated | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C1C1C1 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C3C3C3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DBDBDB |
Hex #F0C434 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F0C434 is #3460F0 which is called Ultramarine Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F0C434 color is offered by #3460F0. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #F0C434 are #BEF034 and #F06634, called Green-Yellow and Deep Carrot Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F0C434 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #F0C434 are #34BEF0 (Picton Blue) and #6634F0 (Majorelle 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.
Triadic Palette
#F0C434 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #34F0C4 (Turquoise) and #C434F0 (Steel Pink) along with #F0C434, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #F0C434 has #34F0C4 (Turquoise), #3460F0 (Ultramarine Blue) and #F03460 (Paradise Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #F0C434 contains #34F066 (UFO Green), #3460F0 (Ultramarine Blue) and #F034BE (Razzle Dazzle Rose). 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.
Hex #F0C434 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F0C434 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of F0C434 Color
Tints
F3D05D- F5D671
- F6DC85
- F8E29A
- F9E7AE
- FBEDC2
- FCF3D6
- FEF9EB
Tones
- DAB643
- CEB04B
- C3A952
- B8A25A
- AD9B62
- A29469
- 968E71
- 8B8778
Shades
- C09D2A
- A88924
- 90761F
- 78621A
- 604E15
- 483B10
- 30270A
- 181405
#F0C434 Color Patterns
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#F0C434 Gingham Checks
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#F0C434 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#F0C434 Polka Dots Pattern
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#F0C434 Honeycomb Pattern
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#F0C434 Leaves Pattern
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#F0C434 Houndstooth Pattern
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#F0C434 Trellis Pattern
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#F0C434 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
