#FFAE42 Hex Code
Color Name: Yellow Orange
What is hex #FFAE42 Color?
The color name of hex code #FFAE42 is Yellow Orange. The RGB values are (255, 174, 66) which means it is composed of
52% red, 35% green and 13% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:32 Y:74 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFAE42 has a hue of 34°, 74% 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 #FFAE42 Color Codes
| Color Name | Yellow Orange |
| RGB Values | (255, 174, 66) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 32%, 74%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (34°, 74%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF9933 |
| Inverse Color | #0051BD [Absolute Zero (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1365 C |
| Closest RAL | 1017 [Saffron yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #4293FF [Brilliant Azure] |
| #FFAE42 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A5A5A5 |
| Desaturated | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BABABA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #FFAE42 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFAE42 is #4293FF 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 #FFAE42 color is offered by #4293FF. 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 #FFAE42 are #F2FF42 and #FF5042, called Maximum Yellow and Ogre Odor, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFAE42 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 #FFAE42 are #42F2FF (Fluorescent Blue) and #4F42FF (Ultramarine 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
#FFAE42 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #42FFAE (Eucalyptus) and #AE42FF (Lavender Indigo) along with #FFAE42, 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 #FFAE42 has #42FFAE (Eucalyptus), #4293FF (Brilliant Azure) and #FF4293 (French 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 #FFAE42 contains #42FF4F (Screamin' Green), #4293FF (Brilliant Azure) and #FF42F2 (Purple Pizzazz). 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 #FFAE42 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFAE42 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 FFAE42 Color
Tints
FFBE68- FFC67B
- FFCE8E
- FFD7A1
- FFDFB3
- FFE7C6
- FFEFD9
- FFF7EC
Tones
- E6A54E
- D9A055
- CC9C5B
- C09761
- B39267
- A68E6D
- 998974
- 8D857A
Shades
- CC8B35
- B37A2E
- 996828
- 805721
- 66461A
- 4D3414
- 33230D
- 1A1107
#FFAE42 Color Patterns
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#FFAE42 Gingham Checks
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#FFAE42 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFAE42 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFAE42 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFAE42 Leaves Pattern
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#FFAE42 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFAE42 Trellis Pattern
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#FFAE42 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.
