Melon Yellow color hex code is #FF9C00

What is Melon Yellow Color?

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Melon Yellow color hex code is #FF9C00 and RGB (255, 156, 0). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 37°, saturation of 100% and a brightness of 100%. The CMYK values of Melon Yellow are C:0 M:39 Y:100 K:0.

Melon yellow color is from the RAL Classic list and is numbered 1028. It can only be used in HTML and CSS code with its hex, RGB, CMYK or HSB values.

Please note: RAL colors displayed on the screen are close approximates to the actual color because of the variations in brightness and contrast. The same hold true for these colors printed out on standard printers where the variations in the quality of paper, ink and the device may produce different results.

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Melon Yellow Color Codes

Hex Code	#FF9C00
RGB Values	(255, 156, 0)
CMYK Values	(0%, 39%, 100%, 0%)
HSV/HSB Values	(37°, 100%, 100%)
Closest Web Safe	#FF9900
Inverse Color	#0063FF [Brandeis Blue]
Closest Pantone®	2013 C
RAL	1028
Complementary Color	#0063FF [Brandeis Blue]

Melon Yellow Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#898989
Desaturated	#808080
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#A9A9A9
Weighted Average (Luma)	#A6A6A6
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#CCCCCC

Melon Yellow Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of FF9C00. Complementary color is 0063FF

Complementary Palette

The complement of Melon Yellow is Brandeis Blue with the hex code #0063FF. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FF9C00 color is offered by #0063FF. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (FF9C00, E3FF00 and FF1C00)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Melon Yellow (#FF9C00) are Chartreuse (Traditional) (#E3FF00) and Ferrari Red (#FF1C00). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Melon Yellow with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (FF9C00, 00E3FF and 1D00FF)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Melon Yellow (#FF9C00) are #00E3FF (Vivid Sky Blue) and #1D00FF (Blue). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (FF9C00, 00FF9C and 9C00FF)

Triadic Palette

Melon Yellow triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FF9C (Medium Spring Green) and #9C00FF (Vivid Violet) along with #FF9C00 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (FF9C00, 00FF9C, 0063FF and FF0063)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Melon Yellow has four colors - #00FF9C (Medium Spring Green), #0063FF (Brandeis Blue) and #FF0063 (Vivid Raspberry) in addition to the base color (#FF9C00). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (FF9C00, 00FF1D, 0063FF and FF00E3)

Square Palette

Melon Yellow square color palette has #00FF1D (Electric Green), #0063FF (Brandeis Blue) and #FF00E3 (Fuchsia). 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.

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Melon Yellow Color Rainbow Palette

Our Melon Yellow rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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.

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