#F38F42 Hex Code
Color Name: Royal Orange
What is hex #F38F42 Color?
The color name of hex code #F38F42 is Royal Orange. The RGB values are (243, 143, 66) which means it is composed of
54% red, 32% green and 15% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:41 Y:73 K:5. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F38F42 has a hue of 26°, 73% 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 #F38F42 Color Codes
| Color Name | Royal Orange |
| RGB Values | (243, 143, 66) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 41%, 73%, 5%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (26°, 73%, 95%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9933 |
| Inverse Color | #0C70BD [French Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 164 C |
| Closest RAL | 1034 [Pastel yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #42A6F3 [Picton Blue] |
| #F38F42 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #979797 |
| Desaturated | #9B9B9B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9F9F9F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C8C8C8 |
Hex #F38F42 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F38F42 is #42A6F3 which is called Picton Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F38F42 color is offered by #42A6F3. 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 #F38F42 are #F3E842 and #F3424D, called Gargoyle Gas and Sunburnt Cyclops, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F38F42 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 #F38F42 are #42F3E8 (Turquoise) and #424EF3 (Ultramarine 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
#F38F42 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #42F38F (Very Light Malachite Green) and #8F42F3 (Lavender Indigo) along with #F38F42, 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 #F38F42 has #42F38F (Very Light Malachite Green), #42A6F3 (Picton Blue) and #F342A6 (Rose Bonbon). 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 #F38F42 contains #4EF342 (Screamin' Green), #42A6F3 (Picton Blue) and #E842F3 (Purple Pizzazz). 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 #F38F42 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F38F42 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 F38F42 Color
Tints
F5A568- F7B17B
- F8BC8E
- F9C7A1
- FAD2B3
- FBDDC6
- FDE9D9
- FEF4EC
Tones
- DC8C4E
- D18B55
- C5895B
- BA8861
- AE8667
- A3856D
- 978374
- 8C827A
Shades
- C27235
- AA642E
- 925628
- 7A4821
- 61391A
- 492B14
- 311D0D
- 180E07
#F38F42 Color Patterns
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#F38F42 Gingham Checks
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#F38F42 Honeycomb Pattern
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#F38F42 Leaves Pattern
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#F38F42 Houndstooth Pattern
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#F38F42 Trellis Pattern
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#F38F42 Plaid Pattern
#F38F42 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
