#FFBB00 Hex Code
Color Name: Selective Yellow
What is hex #FFBB00 Color?
The color name of hex code #FFBB00 is Selective Yellow. The RGB values are (255, 187, 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:27 Y:100 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFBB00 has a hue of 44°, 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 #FFBB00 Color Codes
| Color Name | Selective Yellow |
| RGB Values | (255, 187, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 27%, 100%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (44°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC00 |
| Inverse Color | #0044FF [Blue (RYB)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7549 C |
| Closest RAL | 2007 [Luminous b't orange] |
| Complementary Color | #0044FF [Blue (RYB)] |
| #FFBB00 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #939393 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #BBBBBB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #BCBCBC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D8D8D8 |
Hex #FFBB00 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFBB00 is #0044FF 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 #FFBB00 color is offered by #0044FF. 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 #FFBB00 are #C4FF00 and #FF3C00, called Bitter Lime and Coquelicot, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFBB00 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 #FFBB00 are #00C4FF (Capri) and #3C00FF (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
#FFBB00 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FFBB (Sea Green (Crayola)) and #BB00FF (Electric Purple) along with #FFBB00, 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 #FFBB00 has #00FFBB (Sea Green (Crayola)), #0044FF (Blue (RYB)) and #FF0044 (Electric Crimson). 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 #FFBB00 contains #00FF3C (Malachite), #0044FF (Blue (RYB)) and #FF00C4 (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 #FFBB00 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFBB00 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 FFBB00 Color
Tints
FFC933- FFCF4D
- FFD666
- FFDD80
- FFE499
- FFEBB3
- FFF1CC
- FFF8E6
Tones
- E6AF1A
- D9A926
- CCA333
- C09E40
- B3984D
- A6925A
- 998C66
- 8D8673
Shades
- CC9600
- B38300
- 997000
- 805E00
- 664B00
- 4D3800
- 332500
- 1A1300
#FFBB00 Color Patterns
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#FFBB00 Gingham Checks
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#FFBB00 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFBB00 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFBB00 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFBB00 Leaves Pattern
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#FFBB00 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFBB00 Trellis Pattern
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#FFBB00 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.
