#FFA500 Hex Code
Color Name: Orange (Web)
What is hex #FFA500 Color?
The color name of hex code #FFA500 is Orange (Web). The RGB values are (255, 165, 0) which means it is composed of
61% red, 39% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:35 Y:100 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFA500 has a hue of 39°, 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 #FFA500 Color Codes
| Color Name | Orange (Web) |
| RGB Values | (255, 165, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 35%, 100%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (39°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9900 |
| Inverse Color | #005AFF [Blue (RYB)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 137 C |
| Closest RAL | 1028 [Melon yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #005AFF [Blue (RYB)] |
| #FFA500 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8C8C8C |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #AEAEAE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #ACACAC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CFCFCF |
Hex #FFA500 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFA500 is #005AFF which is called Blue (RYB). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FFA500 color is offered by #005AFF. 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 #FFA500 are #DAFF00 and #FF2600, called Chartreuse (Traditional) and Ferrari Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFA500 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 #FFA500 are #00DAFF (Vivid Sky Blue) and #2500FF (Electric Ultramarine). 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
#FFA500 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FFA5 (Medium Spring Green) and #A500FF (Vivid Violet) along with #FFA500, 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 #FFA500 has #00FFA5 (Medium Spring Green), #005AFF (Blue (RYB)) and #FF005A (Folly). 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 #FFA500 contains #00FF26 (Electric Green), #005AFF (Blue (RYB)) and #FF00DA (Shocking Pink). 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 #FFA500 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFA500 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 FFA500 Color
Tints
FFB733- FFC04D
- FFC966
- FFD280
- FFDB99
- FFE4B3
- FFEDCC
- FFF6E6
Tones
- E69E1A
- D99A26
- CC9633
- C09340
- B38F4D
- A68B5A
- 998766
- 8D8473
Shades
- CC8400
- B37400
- 996300
- 805300
- 664200
- 4D3200
- 332100
- 1A1100
#FFA500 Color Patterns
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#FFA500 Gingham Checks
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#FFA500 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFA500 Leaves Pattern
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#FFA500 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFA500 Trellis Pattern
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#FFA500 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.
