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HEX FC8C35 - #FC8C35, RGB(252,140,53) Color


Color Name: Cadmium Orange*
Hex Color Code: #FC8C35
RGB Color Code: RGB(252, 140, 53)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 44.4%, 79.0%, 1.2%






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What color is FC8C35?

The RGB color code for color number #FC8C35 is RGB(252, 140, 53). In the RGB color model, #FC8C35 has a red value of 252, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 53. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 44.4% magenta, 79.0% yellow, and 1.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 97.1 % saturation, and 59.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FC8C35 has a hue of 26.2° (degrees), 79.0 % saturation and 98.8 % brightness/value.



Color FC8C35 is cool or warm?

Color FC8C35 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FC8C35? (For interior and product design)

FC8C35 has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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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#FC8C35

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #FC8C35 with dark and light Color




Is #FC8C35 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FC8C35 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 #FC8C35 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(252, 140, 53)
Red
252 (98.8%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
44.44%
Yellow
78.97%
Key
1.18%

HSL

HSL(26.23deg, 97.1 %, 59.8 %)

Hue
26.23°
Saturation
97.07 %.
Lightness
59.80 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 112, 13)
Red
98 (38.6%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
13 (5.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
26.23°
Saturation
78.97 %.
Brightness / Value
98.82 %.

HWB

H: 26.23°

W: 20.78 %

B: 1.18 %

XYZ

X : 50.17

Y : 39.71

Z : 8.39

YXY

Y1 : 39.71

X : 0.51

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 1.18%

M : 45.10%

Y : 79.22%


LRV

~ 39.7 %

Munsell Color System

3YR 6.8/13.6

CIE-Lab

L : 69.26

A : 36.57

B : 61.9

CIE-Lch

L : 69.26

C : 71.89

H : 59.43

CIE-Luv

L : 69.26

U : 91.14

V : 57.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.01

A : 31.83

B : 36.22






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FC8C35


Here are the colors similar to FC8C35. 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.



#ED872D
Cadmium Orange
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#F6890A
Neon Tangerine
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#FF7900
Safety Orange
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#FF7900
Blaze Orange
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FC8C35.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FC8C35.


#F68D2E
PANTONE 715 C
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#FF8A3D
PANTONE 2025 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#F68132
PANTONE 6018 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#FF8200
PANTONE 151 C
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FC8C35.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FC8C35.


#FF8311
BS 08-E-51 - Golden Ambar
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#FF932B
BS 08-E-55 - Orange
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FC8C35.


#F67828
RAL 2003 - Pastel Orange
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)
#E88C00
RAL 1007 - Daffodil Yellow
ΔE - 7.98 (92.0% similar)


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#F58025
Princeton Orange
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#F48024
Stack Overflow Orange
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)




Paint color for Hex #FC8C35


Here are the paint colors similar to FC8C35. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FC8C35 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FC8C35 to Dunn-Edwards


#FF8830
Bright Mango (DE 5195)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#FF8D28
Instant Orange (DEA 114)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#FF9532
Energy Orange (DE 5223)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#FF9731
Orange Jewel (DEA 115)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FC8C35 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FC8C35 to Benjamin Moore


#FB8B3C
Calypso Orange (2015-30)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#F58C40
Fruit Punch (140)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#F78523
Citrus Orange (2016-20)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#F79547
New Dawn (133)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color FC8C35 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FC8C35 to Behr


#FA9335
Joyful Orange (P240-7)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#EB8A44
Acapulco Sun (P230-7)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#F09650
Toucan (P230-6)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#EE8442
Construction Zone (P220-7)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FC8C35 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FC8C35 to Sherwin Williams


#EC8430
Navel (SW 6887)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#EB882C
Carnival (SW 6892)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#E6955F
Outgoing Orange (SW 6641)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#D88B4D
Serape (SW 6656)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FC8C35 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FC8C35 to PPG Paints


#EF913E
Dynamo (PPG17-22)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#F69A54
Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#F09056
Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FC8C35 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FC8C35 to Valspar


#F79751
Brushed Orange (2007-3B)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#FC8901
Orange Fruit (2011-1)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#EE8441
Carrot Cake (2007-3A)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#FC8C35 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



FC8C35
Cadmium Orange*

35A5FC
Celestial 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 #FC8C35?

Color that best contrast with #FC8C35 is #35A5FC, color name is Celestial 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 #FC8C35?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FC8C35 is #35A5FC, color name is Celestial Blue*.





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