#FF9F00 Hex Code
Color Name: Orange Peel
What is hex #FF9F00 Color?
The color name of hex code #FF9F00 is Orange Peel. The RGB values are (255, 159, 0) which means it is composed of
62% red, 38% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:38 Y:100 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FF9F00 has a hue of 37°, 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 #FF9F00 Color Codes
| Color Name | Orange Peel |
| RGB Values | (255, 159, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 38%, 100%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (37°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9900 |
| Inverse Color | #0060FF [Brandeis Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 137 C |
| Closest RAL | 1028 [Melon yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #0060FF [Brandeis Blue] |
| #FF9F00 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8A8A8A |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AAAAAA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A8A8A8 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CDCDCD |
Hex #FF9F00 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FF9F00 is #0060FF which is called Brandeis Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FF9F00 color is offered by #0060FF. 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 #FF9F00 are #E0FF00 and #FF2000, called Chartreuse (Traditional) and Ferrari Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FF9F00 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 #FF9F00 are #00E0FF (Vivid Sky Blue) and #1F00FF (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
#FF9F00 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FF9F (Medium Spring Green) and #9F00FF (Vivid Violet) along with #FF9F00, 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 #FF9F00 has #00FF9F (Medium Spring Green), #0060FF (Brandeis Blue) and #FF0060 (Vivid Raspberry). 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 #FF9F00 contains #00FF20 (Electric Green), #0060FF (Brandeis Blue) and #FF00E0 (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 #FF9F00 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FF9F00 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 FF9F00 Color
Tints
FFB233- FFBC4D
- FFC566
- FFCF80
- FFD999
- FFE2B3
- FFECCC
- FFF5E6
Tones
- E6991A
- D99626
- CC9333
- C09040
- B38C4D
- A6895A
- 998666
- 8D8373
Shades
- CC7F00
- B36F00
- 995F00
- 805000
- 664000
- 4D3000
- 332000
- 1A1000
#FF9F00 Color Patterns
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#FF9F00 Gingham Checks
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#FF9F00 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FF9F00 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FF9F00 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FF9F00 Leaves Pattern
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#FF9F00 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FF9F00 Trellis Pattern
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#FF9F00 Plaid Pattern
#FF9F00 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.
