#FFE138 Hex Code
Color Name: Banana Yellow
What is hex #FFE138 Color?
The color name of hex code #FFE138 is Banana Yellow. The RGB values are (255, 225, 56) which means it is composed of
48% red, 42% green and 10% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:12 Y:78 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFE138 has a hue of 51°, 78% 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 #FFE138 Color Codes
| Color Name | Banana Yellow |
| RGB Values | (255, 225, 56) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 12%, 78%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (51°, 78%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #001EC7 [Medium Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 114 C |
| Closest RAL | 1016 [Sulphur yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #3856FF [Ultramarine Blue] |
| #FFE138 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #B3B3B3 |
| Desaturated | #9C9C9C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D7D7D7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DBDBDB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E7E7E7 |
Hex #FFE138 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFE138 is #3856FF which is called Ultramarine Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FFE138 color is offered by #3856FF. 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 #FFE138 are #BAFF38 and #FF7E38, called Green-Yellow and Orange (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFE138 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 #FFE138 are #38BAFF (Picton Blue) and #7E38FF (Blue-Violet). 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
#FFE138 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #38FFE1 (Turquoise) and #E138FF (Purple Pizzazz) along with #FFE138, 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 #FFE138 has #38FFE1 (Turquoise), #3856FF (Ultramarine Blue) and #FF3856 (Sizzling 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 #FFE138 contains #38FF7E (UFO Green), #3856FF (Ultramarine Blue) and #FF38BA (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 #FFE138 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFE138 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 FFE138 Color
Tints
FFE760- FFEA74
- FFED88
- FFF09C
- FFF3AF
- FFF6C3
- FFF9D7
- FFFCEB
Tones
- E6CE46
- D9C44E
- CCBA55
- C0B15C
- B3A763
- A69D6A
- 999372
- 8D8A79
Shades
- CCB42D
- B39E27
- 998722
- 80711C
- 665A16
- 4D4411
- 332D0B
- 1A1706
#FFE138 Color Patterns
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#FFE138 Gingham Checks
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#FFE138 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFE138 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFE138 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFE138 Leaves Pattern
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#FFE138 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFE138 Trellis Pattern
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#FFE138 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.
