Squash color hex code is #CA6309

What is Squash Color?

Squash has the hex code #CA6309. The equivalent RGB values are (202, 99, 9), which means it is composed of 65% red, 32% green and 3% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:51 Y:96 K:21. In the HSV/HSB scale, Squash has a hue of 28°, 96% saturation and a brightness value of 79%.
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.

Squash color is not included in the web list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, squash can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.

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Squash Color Codes

Hex Code	#CA6309
RGB Values	(202, 99, 9)
CMYK Values	(0%, 51%, 96%, 21%)
HSV/HSB Values	(28°, 96%, 79%)
Closest Web Safe	#CC6600
Inverse Color	#359CF6 [Brilliant Azure]
Closest Pantone®	159 C
Closest RAL	2000 [Yellow orange]
Complementary Color	#0970CA [True Blue]

Squash Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#676767
Desaturated	#6A6A6A
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#787878
Weighted Average (Luma)	#727272
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#ADADAD

Squash Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of CA6309. Complementary color is 0970CA

Complementary Palette

The complement of Squash is True Blue with the hex code #0970CA. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #CA6309 color is offered by #0970CA. 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 (CA6309, CAC409 and CA0910)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Squash (#CA6309) are Bitter Lemon (#CAC409) and Venetian Red (#CA0910). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Squash 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 (CA6309, 09CAC4 and 090FCA)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Squash (#CA6309) are #09CAC4 (Robin Egg Blue) and #090FCA (Medium 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 (CA6309, 09CA63 and 6309CA)

Triadic Palette

Squash triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #09CA63 (Malachite) and #6309CA (French Violet) along with #CA6309 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 (CA6309, 09CA63, 0970CA and CA0970)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Squash has four colors - #09CA63 (Malachite), #0970CA (True Blue) and #CA0970 (Royal Red) in addition to the base color (#CA6309). 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 (CA6309, 10CA09, 0970CA and C409CA)

Square Palette

Squash square color palette has #10CA09 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)), #0970CA (True Blue) and #C409CA (Deep Magenta). 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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Squash Color Rainbow Palette

Our Squash 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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