#FF4500 Hex Code
Color Name: Red-Orange (X11)
What is hex #FF4500 Color?
The color name of hex code #FF4500 is Red-Orange (X11). The RGB values are (255, 69, 0) which means it is composed of
79% red, 21% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:73 Y:100 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FF4500 has a hue of 16°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
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 #FF4500 Color Codes
| Color Name | Red-Orange (X11) |
| RGB Values | (255, 69, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 73%, 100%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (16°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF3300 |
| Inverse Color | #00BAFF [Blue Bolt] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1655 C |
| Closest RAL | 2005 [Luminous orange] |
| Complementary Color | #00BAFF [Blue Bolt] |
| #FF4500 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6C6C6C |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #757575 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A5A5A5 |
Hex #FF4500 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FF4500 is #00BAFF which is called Blue Bolt. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FF4500 color is offered by #00BAFF. 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 #FF4500 are #FFC500 and #FF003B, called Golden Poppy and Carmine Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FF4500 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 #FF4500 are #00FFC5 (Sea Green (Crayola)) and #003AFF (Blue (RYB)). 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
#FF4500 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FF45 (Malachite) and #4500FF (Electric Ultramarine) along with #FF4500, 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 #FF4500 has #00FF45 (Malachite), #00BAFF (Blue Bolt) and #FF00BA (Shocking 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 #FF4500 contains #3BFF00 (Harlequin), #00BAFF (Blue Bolt) and #C500FF (Electric Purple). 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 #FF4500 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FF4500 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 FF4500 Color
Tints
FF6A33- FF7D4D
- FF8F66
- FFA280
- FFB599
- FFC7B3
- FFDACC
- FFECE6
Tones
- E6511A
- D95726
- CC5D33
- C06340
- B3684D
- A66E5A
- 997466
- 8D7A73
Shades
- CC3700
- B33000
- 992900
- 802300
- 661C00
- 4D1500
- 330E00
- 1A0700
#FF4500 Color Patterns
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#FF4500 Gingham Checks
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#FF4500 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FF4500 Leaves Pattern
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#FF4500 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FF4500 Trellis Pattern
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#FF4500 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.
