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HEX FF8E4C - #FF8E4C, RGB(255,142,76) Color


Color Name: Atomic Tangerine (Ultra Yellow)*
Hex Color Code: #FF8E4C
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 142, 76)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 44.3%, 70.2%, 0.0%






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What color is FF8E4C?

The RGB color code for color number #FF8E4C is RGB(255, 142, 76). In the RGB color model, #FF8E4C has a red value of 255, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 76. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 44.3% magenta, 70.2% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FF8E4C has a hue of 22.1° (degrees), 70.2 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FF8E4C is cool or warm?

Color FF8E4C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FF8E4C? (For interior and product design)

FF8E4C has an LRV of nearly 41. 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.



Dark Color

#FF8E4C

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #FF8E4C with dark and light Color




Is #FF8E4C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FF8E4C 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 #FF8E4C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 142, 76)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
76 (29.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
44.31%
Yellow
70.20%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(22.12deg, 100.0 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
22.12°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(90, 100, 16)
Red
90 (35.2%)
Yellow
100 (39.1%)
Blue
16 (6.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.12°
Saturation
70.20 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 22.12°

W: 29.80 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 52.22

Y : 41.13

Z : 12.02

YXY

Y1 : 41.13

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 44.31%

Y : 70.20%


LRV

~ 41.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.5YR 7.0/12

CIE-Lab

L : 70.27

A : 37.67

B : 52.78

CIE-Lch

L : 70.27

C : 64.85

H : 54.48

CIE-Luv

L : 70.27

U : 89.83

V : 51.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.13

A : 33.11

B : 33.78






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FF8E4C


Here are the colors similar to FF8E4C. 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.



#FF7518
Pumpkin
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#FF7F50
Coral
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#ED872D
Cadmium Orange
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FF8E4C.


#FF8A3D
PANTONE 2025 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#FA924A
PANTONE 6017 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#FF7F32
PANTONE 1575 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#FF7F41
PANTONE 164 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FF8E4C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FF8E4C.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FF8E4C.


#F67828
RAL 2003 - Pastel Orange
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FF8E4C.


#FF8311
BS 08-E-51 - Golden Ambar
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#FF932B
BS 08-E-55 - Orange
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#FF6D1C
BS 06-E-51 - Clementine
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #FF8E4C


Here are the paint colors similar to FF8E4C. 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 FF8E4C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FF8E4C to Dunn-Edwards


#FF8A4A
Valley of Fire (DE 5167)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#FF8449
Tangerine Dream (DE 5160)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#FF8830
Bright Mango (DE 5195)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#FF9C68
Fresh Cantaloupe (DE 5159)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FF8E4C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FF8E4C to Benjamin Moore


#FB8B3C
Calypso Orange (2015-30)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#F78345
Tangerine Melt (091)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#F58C40
Fruit Punch (140)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
#F79547
New Dawn (133)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FF8E4C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FF8E4C to PPG Paints


#F09056
Chinese Lantern (PPG1196-6)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#E68750
Orange Poppy (PPG1196-7)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#F69A54
Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color FF8E4C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FF8E4C to Behr


#EE8442
Construction Zone (P220-7)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#E88951
Mandarin (P210-6)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#EB8A44
Acapulco Sun (P230-7)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#F09650
Toucan (P230-6)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FF8E4C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FF8E4C to Valspar


#EE8441
Carrot Cake (2007-3A)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#F39562
Orange Pecan (2003-1B)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#F79751
Brushed Orange (2007-3B)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#EC793C
Autumn Glimmer (2003-1A)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FF8E4C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FF8E4C to Sherwin Williams


#E6955F
Outgoing Orange (SW 6641)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#EC8430
Navel (SW 6887)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#E89D6F
Inventive Orange (SW 6633)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#EB882C
Carnival (SW 6892)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#FF8E4C 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



FF8E4C
Atomic Tangerine (Ultra Yellow)*

4CBDFF
Maya 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 #FF8E4C?

Color that best contrast with #FF8E4C is #4CBDFF, color name is Maya 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 #FF8E4C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FF8E4C is #4CBDFF, color name is Maya Blue*.





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