#FF5500 Hex Code
Color Name: Mystic Red
What is hex #FF5500 Color?
The color name of hex code #FF5500 is Mystic Red. The RGB values are (255, 85, 0) which means it is composed of
75% red, 25% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:67 Y:100 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FF5500 has a hue of 20°, 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 #FF5500 Color Codes
| Color Name | Mystic Red |
| RGB Values | (255, 85, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 67%, 100%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (20°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF6600 |
| Inverse Color | #00AAFF [Blue Bolt] |
| Closest Pantone® | Orange 021 C |
| Closest RAL | 2005 [Luminous orange] |
| Complementary Color | #00AAFF [Blue Bolt] |
| #FF5500 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #717171 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7F7F7F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ADADAD |
Hex #FF5500 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FF5500 is #00AAFF 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 #FF5500 color is offered by #00AAFF. 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 #FF5500 are #FFD500 and #FF002B, called Cyber Yellow and Ruddy, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FF5500 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 #FF5500 are #00FFD5 (Sea Green (Crayola)) and #002BFF (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
#FF5500 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FF55 (Malachite) and #5500FF (Electric Ultramarine) along with #FF5500, 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 #FF5500 has #00FF55 (Malachite), #00AAFF (Blue Bolt) and #FF00AA (Fashion Fuchsia). 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 #FF5500 contains #2BFF00 (Harlequin), #00AAFF (Blue Bolt) and #D500FF (Vivid Orchid). 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 #FF5500 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FF5500 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 FF5500 Color
Tints
FF7733- FF884D
- FF9966
- FFAA80
- FFBB99
- FFCCB3
- FFDDCC
- FFEEE6
Tones
- E65E1A
- D96226
- CC6633
- C06B40
- B36F4D
- A6735A
- 997766
- 8D7C73
Shades
- CC4400
- B33C00
- 993300
- 802B00
- 662200
- 4D1A00
- 331100
- 1A0900
#FF5500 Color Patterns
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#FF5500 Gingham Checks
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#FF5500 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FF5500 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FF5500 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FF5500 Leaves Pattern
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#FF5500 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FF5500 Trellis Pattern
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#FF5500 Plaid Pattern
#FF5500 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.
