#FCB937 Hex Code
Color Name: Saffron
What is hex #FCB937 Color?
The color name of hex code #FCB937 is Saffron. The RGB values are (252, 185, 55) which means it is composed of
51% red, 38% green and 11% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:27 Y:78 K:1. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FCB937 has a hue of 40°, 78% saturation and a brightness value of 99%.
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 #FCB937 Color Codes
| Color Name | Saffron |
| RGB Values | (252, 185, 55) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 27%, 78%, 1%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (40°, 78%, 99%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #0346C8 [Absolute Zero (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 136 C |
| Closest RAL | 1018 [Zinc yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #377AFC [Ultramarine Blue] |
| #FCB937 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A4A4A4 |
| Desaturated | #9A9A9A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BFBFBF |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BEBEBE |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D9D9D9 |
Hex #FCB937 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FCB937 is #377AFC 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 #FCB937 color is offered by #377AFC. 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 #FCB937 are #DDFC37 and #FC5737, called Maximum Yellow and Portland Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FCB937 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 #FCB937 are #37DDFC (Fluorescent Blue) and #5637FC (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
#FCB937 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #37FCB9 (Turquoise) and #B937FC (Purple (X11)) along with #FCB937, 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 #FCB937 has #37FCB9 (Turquoise), #377AFC (Ultramarine Blue) and #FC377A (Sasquatch Socks). 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 #FCB937 contains #37FC57 (Screamin' Green), #377AFC (Ultramarine Blue) and #FC37DD (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 #FCB937 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FCB937 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 FCB937 Color
Tints
FDC75F- FDCE73
- FDD587
- FEDC9B
- FEE3AF
- FEEAC3
- FEF1D7
- FFF8EB
Tones
- E3AE46
- D7A84D
- CAA254
- BE9D5C
- B29763
- A5916A
- 998B71
- 8C8679
Shades
- CA942C
- B08227
- 976F21
- 7E5D1C
- 654A16
- 4C3811
- 32250B
- 191306
#FCB937 Color Patterns
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#FCB937 Gingham Checks
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#FCB937 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FCB937 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FCB937 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FCB937 Leaves Pattern
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#FCB937 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FCB937 Trellis Pattern
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#FCB937 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.
