#FF8B28 Hex Code
Color Name: Princeton Orange
What is hex #FF8B28 Color?
The color name of hex code #FF8B28 is Princeton Orange. The RGB values are (255, 139, 40) which means it is composed of
59% red, 32% green and 9% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:46 Y:84 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FF8B28 has a hue of 28°, 84% 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 #FF8B28 Color Codes
| Color Name | Princeton Orange |
| RGB Values | (255, 139, 40) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 46%, 84%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (28°, 84%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9933 |
| Inverse Color | #0074D7 [True Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 715 C |
| Closest RAL | 2003 [Pastel orange] |
| Complementary Color | #289CFF [Brilliant Azure] |
| #FF8B28 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #919191 |
| Desaturated | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #A3A3A3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C7C7C7 |
Hex #FF8B28 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FF8B28 is #289CFF which is called Brilliant Azure. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FF8B28 color is offered by #289CFF. 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 #FF8B28 are #FFF728 and #FF2831, called Yellow Sun and Deep Carmine Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FF8B28 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 #FF8B28 are #28FFF7 (Fluorescent Blue) and #2831FF (Bluebonnet). 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
#FF8B28 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #28FF8B (Guppie Green) and #8B28FF (Purple (X11)) along with #FF8B28, 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 #FF8B28 has #28FF8B (Guppie Green), #289CFF (Brilliant Azure) and #FF289C (Persian Rose). 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 #FF8B28 contains #31FF28 (Neon Green), #289CFF (Brilliant Azure) and #F728FF (Fuchsia). 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 #FF8B28 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FF8B28 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 FF8B28 Color
Tints
FFA253- FFAE69
- FFB97E
- FFC594
- FFD1A9
- FFDCBF
- FFE8D4
- FFF3EA
Tones
- E6893A
- D98842
- CC874B
- C08654
- B3845D
- A68366
- 99826E
- 8D8177
Shades
- CC6F20
- B3611C
- 995318
- 804614
- 663810
- 4D2A0C
- 331C08
- 1A0E04
#FF8B28 Color Patterns
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#FF8B28 Gingham Checks
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#FF8B28 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FF8B28 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FF8B28 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FF8B28 Leaves Pattern
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#FF8B28 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FF8B28 Trellis Pattern
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#FF8B28 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.
