#F2A900 Hex Code
Color Name: American Yellow
What is hex #F2A900 Color?
The color name of hex code #F2A900 is American Yellow. The RGB values are (242, 169, 0) which means it is composed of
59% red, 41% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:30 Y:100 K:5. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F2A900 has a hue of 42°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 95%.
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 #F2A900 Color Codes
| Color Name | American Yellow |
| RGB Values | (242, 169, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 30%, 100%, 5%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (42°, 100%, 95%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9900 |
| Inverse Color | #0D56FF [Blue (RYB)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 130 C |
| Closest RAL | 1003 [Signal yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #0049F2 [Blue (RYB)] |
| #F2A900 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #898989 |
| Desaturated | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #F2A900 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F2A900 is #0049F2 which is called Blue (RYB). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F2A900 color is offered by #0049F2. 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 #F2A900 are #C2F200 and #F23000, called Bitter Lime and Electric Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F2A900 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 #F2A900 are #00C2F2 (Blue Bolt) and #3000F2 (Electric Ultramarine). 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
#F2A900 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00F2A9 (Medium Spring Green) and #A900F2 (Vivid Violet) along with #F2A900, 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 #F2A900 has #00F2A9 (Medium Spring Green), #0049F2 (Blue (RYB)) and #F20049 (Red (Munsell)). 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 #F2A900 contains #00F230 (Vivid Malachite), #0049F2 (Blue (RYB)) and #F200C2 (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.
Hex #F2A900 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F2A900 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 F2A900 Color
Tints
F5BA33- F6C34D
- F7CB66
- F9D480
- FADD99
- FBE5B3
- FCEECC
- FEF6E6
Tones
- DBA11A
- D09D26
- C49933
- B99540
- AE904D
- A28C5A
- 978866
- 8B8473
Shades
- C28700
- A97600
- 916500
- 795500
- 614400
- 493300
- 302200
- 181100
#F2A900 Color Patterns
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#F2A900 Houndstooth 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.
