#FFC42E Hex Code
Color Name: Sunglow
What is hex #FFC42E Color?
The color name of hex code #FFC42E is Sunglow. The RGB values are (255, 196, 46) which means it is composed of
51% red, 39% green and 9% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:23 Y:82 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFC42E has a hue of 43°, 82% 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 #FFC42E Color Codes
| Color Name | Sunglow |
| RGB Values | (255, 196, 46) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 23%, 82%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (43°, 82%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #003BD1 [Absolute Zero (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 123 C |
| Closest RAL | 1018 [Zinc yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #2E69FF [Blue (Crayola)] |
| #FFC42E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A6A6A6 |
| Desaturated | #979797 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #FFC42E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFC42E is #2E69FF which is called Blue (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FFC42E color is offered by #2E69FF. 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 #FFC42E are #D2FF2E and #FF5B2E, called Arctic Lime and Portland Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFC42E 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 #FFC42E are #2ED2FF (Spiro Disco Ball) and #5C2EFF (Han Purple). 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
#FFC42E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2EFFC4 (Turquoise) and #C42EFF (Purple (X11)) along with #FFC42E, 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 #FFC42E has #2EFFC4 (Turquoise), #2E69FF (Blue (Crayola)) and #FF2E69 (Radical Red). 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 #FFC42E contains #2EFF5C (Malachite), #2E69FF (Blue (Crayola)) and #FF2ED2 (Razzle Dazzle Rose). 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 #FFC42E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFC42E 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 FFC42E Color
Tints
FFD058- FFD66D
- FFDC82
- FFE297
- FFE7AB
- FFEDC0
- FFF3D5
- FFF9EA
Tones
- E6B63E
- D9B047
- CCA94F
- C0A257
- B39B5F
- A69467
- 998E70
- 8D8778
Shades
- CC9D25
- B38920
- 99761C
- 806217
- 664E12
- 4D3B0E
- 332709
- 1A1405
#FFC42E Color Patterns
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#FFC42E Gingham Checks
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#FFC42E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFC42E Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFC42E Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFC42E Leaves Pattern
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#FFC42E Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFC42E Trellis Pattern
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#FFC42E 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.
