#FF6600 Hex Code
Color Name: Orange
What is hex #FF6600 Color?
The color name of hex code #FF6600 is Orange. The RGB values are (255, 102, 0) which means it is composed of
71% red, 29% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:60 Y:100 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FF6600 has a hue of 24°, 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 #FF6600 Color Codes
| Color Name | Orange |
| RGB Values | (255, 102, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 60%, 100%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (24°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF6600 |
| Inverse Color | #0099FF [Vivid Cerulean] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1505 C |
| Closest RAL | 2005 [Luminous orange] |
| Complementary Color | #0099FF [Vivid Cerulean] |
| #FF6600 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #777777 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #898989 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7F7F7F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B5B5B5 |
Hex #FF6600 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FF6600 is #0099FF which is called Vivid Cerulean. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FF6600 color is offered by #0099FF. 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 #FF6600 are #FFE600 and #FF0019, called Vivid Yellow and Ruddy, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FF6600 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 #FF6600 are #00FFE6 (Turquoise Blue) and #001AFF (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
#FF6600 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FF66 (Guppie Green) and #6600FF (Electric Indigo) along with #FF6600, 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 #FF6600 has #00FF66 (Guppie Green), #0099FF (Vivid Cerulean) and #FF0099 (Magenta (Process)). 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 #FF6600 contains #1AFF00 (Electric Green), #0099FF (Vivid Cerulean) and #E600FF (Phlox). 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 #FF6600 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FF6600 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 FF6600 Color
Tints
FF8533- FF944D
- FFA366
- FFB380
- FFC299
- FFD1B3
- FFE0CC
- FFF0E6
Tones
- E66B1A
- D96E26
- CC7033
- C07340
- B3764D
- A6785A
- 997B66
- 8D7D73
Shades
- CC5200
- B34700
- 993D00
- 803300
- 662900
- 4D1F00
- 331400
- 1A0A00
#FF6600 Color Patterns
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#FF6600 Gingham Checks
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#FF6600 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FF6600 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FF6600 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FF6600 Leaves Pattern
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#FF6600 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FF6600 Trellis Pattern
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#FF6600 Plaid Pattern
#FF6600 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.
