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HEX F2C62E - #F2C62E, RGB(242,198,46) Color


Color Name: Saffron*
Hex Color Code: #F2C62E
RGB Color Code: RGB(242, 198, 46)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 18.2%, 81.0%, 5.1%



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What color is F2C62E?

The RGB color code for color number #F2C62E is RGB(242, 198, 46). In the RGB color model, #F2C62E has a red value of 242, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 46. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 81.0% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 88.3 % saturation, and 56.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #F2C62E has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 81.0 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.



Color F2C62E is cool or warm?

Color F2C62E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #F2C62E? (For interior and product design)

F2C62E has an LRV of nearly 59. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Compare LRV 59 of #F2C62E with dark and light Color




Is #F2C62E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color F2C62E meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #F2C62E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(242, 198, 46)
Red
242 (94.9%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.18%
Yellow
80.99%
Key
5.10%

HSL

HSL(46.53deg, 88.3 %, 56.5 %)

Hue
46.53°
Saturation
88.29 %.
Lightness
56.47 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 165, 12)
Red
50 (19.5%)
Yellow
165 (64.6%)
Blue
12 (4.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.53°
Saturation
80.99 %.
Brightness / Value
94.90 %.

HWB

H: 46.53°

W: 18.04 %

B: 5.10 %

XYZ

X : 57.31

Y : 59.46

Z : 11.04

YXY

Y1 : 59.46

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 5.10%

M : 22.35%

Y : 81.96%


LRV

~ 59.5 %

Munsell Color System

4.5Y 8.0/10.9

CIE-Lab

L : 81.55

A : 1.94

B : 74.92

CIE-Lch

L : 81.55

C : 74.94

H : 88.51

CIE-Luv

L : 81.55

U : 37.63

V : 81.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.11

A : -2.3

B : 45.49






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #F2C62E

Here are the colors similar to F2C62E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#F4C430
Saffron
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#F4CA16
Jonquil
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#F2C649
Golden Ochre (Gold Ochre)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#FFCC33
Sunglow
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TPX

Pantone TPX color similar/equivalent to F2C62E.

#F5C71A
Deep Lemon
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to F2C62E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to F2C62E.

#FACA30
RAL 1018 - Zinc Yellow
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#F6B600
RAL 1021 - Colza Yellow
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#F7B500
RAL 1023 - Traffic Yellow
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to F2C62E.

#F1C400
PANTONE 7406 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#FED141
PANTONE 122 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#FFCD00
PANTONE 116 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#FFC72C
PANTONE 123 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to F2C62E.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to F2C62E.

#FFCC32
BS 10-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#FFCC00
BS 10-E-51 - Yellow
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#E8B900
BS 10-E-53 - Canary
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#F5C518
IMDb Gold
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#FFC836
McDonald’s Yellow
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#FFC40C
Mikado yellow
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #F2C62E

Here are the paint colors similar to F2C62E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color F2C62E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #F2C62E to Benjamin Moore

#F0C933
Sunrays (343)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#FECA25
Abstracta (322)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#FFCF30
Viking Yellow (321)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#FFCE0B
Sunshine (2021-30)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color F2C62E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #F2C62E to Dunn-Edwards

#FDCB18
Goldenrod (DEA 120)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#FECF24
Lemon Punch (DE 5398)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#FFCC13
Confident Yellow (DEA 117)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#FFC82A
Bumblebee (DE 5342)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color F2C62E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #F2C62E to Valspar

#EBC746
Lime Drop (V019-2)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#FFCD44
Golden Promise (3003-1C)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#FFCE01
Tangy (3008-1A)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#E7C148
Nectar (8001-24F)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color F2C62E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #F2C62E to PPG Paints

#FFC632
Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#FFC943
Be Daring (PPG1211-7)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#FFD637
Flirtatious (PPG1212-7)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color F2C62E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #F2C62E to Sherwin Williams

#FECB01
Confident Yellow (SW 6911)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#FFC723
Cheerful (SW 6903)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#FFC801
Forsythia (SW 6907)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color F2C62E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #F2C62E to Behr

#FFC819
Unmellow Yellow (P300-7)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#F0CC50
Radiant Sun (P310-6)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#FFCA46
English Daisy (P290-6)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#E1BA36
Solarium (P310-7)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color F2C62E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #F2C62E to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 16.51 (83.5% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 18.00 (82.0% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 19.32 (80.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#F2C62E color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



F2C62E
Saffron*

2E5AF2
Byzantine Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #F2C62E?

Color that best contrast with #F2C62E is #2E5AF2, color name is Byzantine Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #F2C62E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #F2C62E is #2E5AF2, color name is Byzantine Blue*.





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