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Subtle Orange Color

HEX #F6C488 / RGB (246, 196, 136)

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What is Subtle Orange Color?

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Subtle Orange has the hex code #F6C488. The equivalent RGB values are (246, 196, 136), which means it is composed of 43% red, 34% green and 24% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:20 Y:45 K:4. In the HSV/HSB scale, Subtle Orange has a hue of 33°, 45% saturation and a brightness value of 96%.
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.

Subtle Orange is not part of the web colors list and, therefore, cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The best way to apply the color to a web page is to put in its hex, RGB or HSL values. Please also note that the Subtle Orange CMYK numbers mentioned on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae.

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Subtle Orange Color Codes

Hex Code#F6C488
RGB Values(246, 196, 136)
CMYK Values(0%, 20%, 45%, 4%)
HSV/HSB Values(33°, 45%, 96%)
Closest Web Safe#FFCC99
Inverse Color#093B77 [Dark Cerulean]
Closest Pantone®713 C
Closest RAL1014 [Ivory]
Complementary Color#88BAF6 [Jordy Blue]
Subtle Orange Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#C1C1C1
Desaturated#BFBFBF
Weighted Average (Most Common)#CCCCCC
Weighted Average (Luma)#CACACA
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#DFDFDF

Subtle Orange Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of F6C488. Complementary color is 88BAF6

Complementary Palette

The complement of Subtle Orange is Jordy Blue with the hex code #88BAF6. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F6C488 color is offered by #88BAF6. 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 (F6C488, F1F688 and F68D88)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Subtle Orange (#F6C488) are Key Lime (#F1F688) and Tulip (#F68D88). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Subtle Orange 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 (F6C488, 88F1F6 and 8D88F6)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Subtle Orange (#F6C488) are #88F1F6 (Electric Blue) and #8D88F6 (Violets Are 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 (F6C488, 88F6C4 and C488F6)

Triadic Palette

Subtle Orange triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #88F6C4 (Aquamarine) and #C488F6 (Pale Violet) along with #F6C488 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 (F6C488, 88F6C4, 88BAF6 and F688BA)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Subtle Orange has four colors - #88F6C4 (Aquamarine), #88BAF6 (Jordy Blue) and #F688BA (Persian Pink) in addition to the base color (#F6C488). 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 (F6C488, 88F68D, 88BAF6 and F688F1)

Square Palette

Subtle Orange square color palette has #88F68D (Light Green), #88BAF6 (Jordy Blue) and #F688F1 (Light Fuchsia Pink). 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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Rainbow color

Subtle Orange Color Rainbow Palette

Our Subtle Orange 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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Tints, Tones & Shades of Subtle Orange Color

Tints

  • Transparent F8D0A0F8D0A0
  • Transparent F9D6ACF9D6AC
  • Transparent FADCB8FADCB8
  • Transparent FBE2C4FBE2C4
  • Transparent FBE7CFFBE7CF
  • Transparent FCEDDBFCEDDB
  • Transparent FDF3E7FDF3E7
  • Transparent FEF9F3FEF9F3

Tones

  • Transparent DEB686DEB686
  • Transparent D3B086D3B086
  • Transparent C7A985C7A985
  • Transparent BBA284BBA284
  • Transparent AF9B83AF9B83
  • Transparent A39482A39482
  • Transparent 988E82988E82
  • Transparent 8C87818C8781

Shades

  • Transparent C59D6DC59D6D
  • Transparent AC895FAC895F
  • Transparent 947652947652
  • Transparent 7B62447B6244
  • Transparent 624E36624E36
  • Transparent 4A3B294A3B29
  • Transparent 31271B31271B
  • Transparent 19140E19140E

Subtle Orange Color Patterns

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    Subtle Orange Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Subtle Orange Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Subtle Orange Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Subtle Orange Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Subtle Orange Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Subtle Orange Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Subtle Orange Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Subtle Orange Plaid Pattern


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