#F2CB2E Hex Code
Color Name: Saffron
What is hex #F2CB2E Color?
The color name of hex code #F2CB2E is Saffron. The RGB values are (242, 203, 46) which means it is composed of
49% red, 41% green and 9% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:16 Y:81 K:5. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F2CB2E has a hue of 48°, 81% 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 #F2CB2E Color Codes
| Color Name | Saffron |
| RGB Values | (242, 203, 46) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 16%, 81%, 5%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (48°, 81%, 95%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #0D34D1 [Persian Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 123 C |
| Closest RAL | 1018 [Zinc yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #2E55F2 [Ultramarine Blue] |
| #F2CB2E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A4A4A4 |
| Desaturated | #909090 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C8C8C8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #F2CB2E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F2CB2E is #2E55F2 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 #F2CB2E color is offered by #2E55F2. 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 #F2CB2E are #B7F22E and #F2692E, called Green-Yellow and Deep Carrot Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F2CB2E 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 #F2CB2E are #2EB7F2 (Button Blue) and #692EF2 (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.
Triadic Palette
#F2CB2E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2EF2CB (Turquoise) and #CB2EF2 (Steel Pink) along with #F2CB2E, 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 #F2CB2E has #2EF2CB (Turquoise), #2E55F2 (Ultramarine Blue) and #F22E55 (Amaranth). 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 #F2CB2E contains #2EF269 (UFO Green), #2E55F2 (Ultramarine Blue) and #F22EB7 (Frostbite). 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 #F2CB2E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F2CB2E 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 F2CB2E Color
Tints
F5D558- F6DB6D
- F7E082
- F9E597
- FAEAAB
- FBEFC0
- FCF5D5
- FEFAEA
Tones
- DBBC3E
- D0B547
- C4AD4F
- B9A657
- AE9E5F
- A29767
- 978F70
- 8B8878
Shades
- C2A225
- A98E20
- 917A1C
- 796617
- 615112
- 493D0E
- 302909
- 181405
#F2CB2E Color Patterns
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#F2CB2E Gingham Checks
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#F2CB2E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#F2CB2E Polka Dots Pattern
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#F2CB2E Honeycomb Pattern
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#F2CB2E Leaves Pattern
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#F2CB2E Houndstooth Pattern
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#F2CB2E Trellis Pattern
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#F2CB2E 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.
