#F8A66C Hex Code
Color Name: Sandy Brown
What is hex #F8A66C Color?
The color name of hex code #F8A66C is Sandy Brown. The RGB values are (248, 166, 108) which means it is composed of
48% red, 32% green and 21% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:33 Y:57 K:3. In the HSV/HSB scale, #F8A66C has a hue of 25°, 56% saturation and a brightness value of 97%.
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 #F8A66C Color Codes
| Color Name | Sandy Brown |
| RGB Values | (248, 166, 108) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 33%, 57%, 3%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (25°, 56%, 97%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9966 |
| Inverse Color | #075993 [Medium Electric Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1565 C |
| Closest RAL | 1017 [Saffron yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #6CBEF8 [Maya Blue] |
| #F8A66C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AEAEAE |
| Desaturated | #B2B2B2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D3D3D3 |
Hex #F8A66C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #F8A66C is #6CBEF8 which is called Maya Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F8A66C color is offered by #6CBEF8. 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 #F8A66C are #F8EC6C and #F86C78, called Shandy and Begonia, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #F8A66C 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 #F8A66C are #6CF8EC (Electric Blue) and #6C78F8 (Very Light 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
#F8A66C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6CF8A6 (Medium Aquamarine) and #A66CF8 (Lavender Indigo) along with #F8A66C, 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 #F8A66C has #6CF8A6 (Medium Aquamarine), #6CBEF8 (Maya Blue) and #F86CBE (Hot 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 #F8A66C contains #78F86C (Screamin' Green), #6CBEF8 (Maya Blue) and #EC6CF8 (Heliotrope). 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 #F8A66C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #F8A66C 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 F8A66C Color
Tints
F9B889- FAC198
- FBCAA7
- FCD3B6
- FCDBC4
- FDE4D3
- FEEDE2
- FEF6F0
Tones
- E09E70
- D49B72
- C89774
- BC9376
- B08F78
- A48B7A
- 98887C
- 8C847E
Shades
- C68556
- AE744C
- 956441
- 7C5336
- 63422B
- 4A3220
- 322116
- 19110B
#F8A66C Color Patterns
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#F8A66C Gingham Checks
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#F8A66C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#F8A66C Polka Dots Pattern
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#F8A66C Honeycomb Pattern
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#F8A66C Leaves Pattern
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#F8A66C Houndstooth Pattern
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#F8A66C Trellis Pattern
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#F8A66C 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.
