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HEX FAA311 - #FAA311, RGB(250,163,17) Color


Color Name: Orange (Web)*
Hex Color Code: #FAA311
RGB Color Code: RGB(250, 163, 17)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 34.8%, 93.2%, 2.0%



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What color is FAA311?

The RGB color code for color number #FAA311 is RGB(250, 163, 17). In the RGB color model, #FAA311 has a red value of 250, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 17. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 34.8% magenta, 93.2% yellow, and 2.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.6° (degrees), 95.9 % saturation, and 52.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FAA311 has a hue of 37.6° (degrees), 93.2 % saturation and 98.0 % brightness/value.



Color FAA311 is cool or warm?

Color FAA311 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FAA311? (For interior and product design)

FAA311 has an LRV of nearly 47. 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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#FAA311

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of #FAA311 with dark and light Color




Is #FAA311 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FAA311 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 #FAA311 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(250, 163, 17)
Red
250 (98.0%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
17 (6.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
34.80%
Yellow
93.20%
Key
1.96%

HSL

HSL(37.6deg, 95.9 %, 52.4 %)

Hue
37.6°
Saturation
95.88 %.
Lightness
52.35 %.

RYB

RYB(88, 154, 6)
Red
88 (34.4%)
Yellow
154 (60.3%)
Blue
6 (2.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.6°
Saturation
93.20 %.
Brightness / Value
98.04 %.

HWB

H: 37.6°

W: 6.67 %

B: 1.96 %

XYZ

X : 52.62

Y : 46.56

Z : 6.74

YXY

Y1 : 46.56

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 1.96%

M : 36.08%

Y : 93.33%


LRV

~ 46.6 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 7.0/18

CIE-Lab

L : 73.91

A : 23.04

B : 75.88

CIE-Lch

L : 73.91

C : 79.3

H : 73.11

CIE-Luv

L : 73.91

U : 72.14

V : 72.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.23

A : 18.25

B : 41.9






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FAA311

Here are the colors similar to FAA311. 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.

#FFA500
Orange (Web)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#FFA700
Chrome Yellow
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#FFAA1D
Bright Yellow
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#F5A400
School Bus Yellow
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FAA311.

#FFA300
PANTONE 137 C
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#FF9E1B
PANTONE 1375 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#FFAD00
PANTONE 2010 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#EF9600
PANTONE 2012 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FAA311.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FAA311.

#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#FFAF15
BS 08-E-53 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FAA311.

#F9A800
RAL 1003 - Signal Yellow
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#FF9B00
RAL 1028 - Melon Yellow
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#E49E00
RAL 1004 Golden Yellow
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FAA311.


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

#FFA812
Dark Tangerine
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#F79E1B
Mastercard Yellow
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#FF9900
Amazon (AWS) Orange
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)



Paint color for Hex #FAA311

Here are the paint colors similar to FAA311. 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.


Valspar

Hex color FAA311 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FAA311 to Valspar

#FFA501
Orange Glow (3001-1A)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#FFA901
Kernel of Truth (V015-3)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#FFAA3E
Pumpkin Butter (2007-1B)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#EBA101
Queen Anne (M226)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FAA311 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FAA311 to Benjamin Moore

#FFA706
Mandarin Orange (2018-20)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#FF9F00
Orange Sky (2018-10)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#FFAF00
Mardi Gras Gold (2019-10)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#FFB229
Citrus Blast (2018-30)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FAA311 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FAA311 to Dunn-Edwards

#FFAA00
Flash of Orange (DEA 116)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#FFAF37
Ripe Pumpkin (DE 5307)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#EDA740
Acorn Squash (DE 5292)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#E59B34
Persimmon (DE 5293)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color FAA311 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FAA311 to Behr

#F9AB1D
Sunny Side Up (P270-7)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#FFA035
Blazing Bonfire (P250-7)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#FFB14E
Splendor Gold (P250-6)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#FFB737
Soft Boiled (P270-6)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FAA311 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FAA311 to Sherwin Williams

#F8AC1D
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#F2AF46
Goldenrod (SW 6677)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#E39A33
Sunflower (SW 6678)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#F4A045
Osage Orange (SW 6890)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FAA311 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FAA311 to PPG Paints

#F7B74E
Mango Margarita (PPG1204-7)
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#FFBC35
Fall Gold (PPG1205-7)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#FAA311 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



FAA311
Orange (Web)*

1168FA
Bluetiful*


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 #FAA311?

Color that best contrast with #FAA311 is #1168FA, color name is Bluetiful*
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 #FAA311?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FAA311 is #1168FA, color name is Bluetiful*.





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