#FFB700 Hex Code
Color Name: Selective Yellow
What is hex #FFB700 Color?
The color name of hex code #FFB700 is Selective Yellow. The RGB values are (255, 183, 0) which means it is composed of
58% red, 42% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:28 Y:100 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFB700 has a hue of 43°, 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 #FFB700 Color Codes
| Color Name | Selective Yellow |
| RGB Values | (255, 183, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 28%, 100%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (43°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC00 |
| Inverse Color | #0048FF [Blue (RYB)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7549 C |
| Closest RAL | 2007 [Luminous b't orange] |
| Complementary Color | #0048FF [Blue (RYB)] |
| #FFB700 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #929292 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #FFB700 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFB700 is #0048FF 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 #FFB700 color is offered by #0048FF. 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 #FFB700 are #C8FF00 and #FF3800, called Electric Lime and Coquelicot, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFB700 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 #FFB700 are #00C8FF (Vivid Sky Blue) and #3800FF (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
#FFB700 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FFB7 (Sea Green (Crayola)) and #B700FF (Electric Purple) along with #FFB700, 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 #FFB700 has #00FFB7 (Sea Green (Crayola)), #0048FF (Blue (RYB)) and #FF0048 (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 #FFB700 contains #00FF38 (Malachite), #0048FF (Blue (RYB)) and #FF00C8 (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 #FFB700 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFB700 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 FFB700 Color
Tints
FFC533- FFCD4D
- FFD466
- FFDB80
- FFE299
- FFE9B3
- FFF1CC
- FFF8E6
Tones
- E6AC1A
- D9A726
- CCA133
- C09C40
- B3964D
- A6915A
- 998B66
- 8D8673
Shades
- CC9200
- B38000
- 996E00
- 805C00
- 664900
- 4D3700
- 332500
- 1A1200
#FFB700 Color Patterns
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#FFB700 Gingham Checks
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#FFB700 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFB700 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFB700 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFB700 Leaves Pattern
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#FFB700 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFB700 Trellis Pattern
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#FFB700 Plaid Pattern
#FFB700 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.
