#FFEC8B Hex Code
Color Name: Flavescent
What is hex #FFEC8B Color?
The color name of hex code #FFEC8B is Flavescent. The RGB values are (255, 236, 139) which means it is composed of
40% red, 37% green and 22% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:46 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFEC8B has a hue of 50°, 45% 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 #FFEC8B Color Codes
| Color Name | Flavescent |
| RGB Values | (255, 236, 139) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 46%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (50°, 45%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFFF99 |
| Inverse Color | #001374 [Dark Imperial Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1205 C |
| Closest RAL | 1015 [Light ivory] |
| Complementary Color | #8B9EFF [Jordy Blue] |
| #FFEC8B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D2D2D2 |
| Desaturated | #C5C5C5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #E7E7E7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #E9E9E9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #EDEDED |
Hex #FFEC8B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFEC8B is #8B9EFF which is called Jordy Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FFEC8B color is offered by #8B9EFF. 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 #FFEC8B are #D8FF8B and #FFB28B, called Mindaro and Macaroni And Cheese, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFEC8B 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 #FFEC8B are #8BD8FF (Pale Cyan) and #B28BFF (Pale 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
#FFEC8B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8BFFEC (Electric Blue) and #EC8BFF (Lavender Magenta) along with #FFEC8B, 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 #FFEC8B has #8BFFEC (Electric Blue), #8B9EFF (Jordy Blue) and #FF8B9E (Salmon Pink). 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 #FFEC8B contains #8BFFB2 (Teal Deer), #8B9EFF (Jordy Blue) and #FF8BD8 (Princess Perfume). 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 #FFEC8B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFEC8B 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 FFEC8B Color
Tints
FFF0A2- FFF2AE
- FFF4B9
- FFF6C5
- FFF7D1
- FFF9DC
- FFFBE8
- FFFDF3
Tones
- E6D689
- D9CC88
- CCC187
- C0B686
- B3AB84
- A6A083
- 999682
- 8D8B81
Shades
- CCBD6F
- B3A561
- 998E53
- 807646
- 665E38
- 4D472A
- 332F1C
- 1A180E
#FFEC8B Color Patterns
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#FFEC8B Gingham Checks
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#FFEC8B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFEC8B Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFEC8B Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFEC8B Leaves Pattern
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#FFEC8B Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFEC8B Trellis Pattern
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#FFEC8B 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.
