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What color is FF9E4B?

The RGB color code for color number #FF9E4B is RGB(255, 158, 75). In the RGB color model, #FF9E4B has a red value of 255, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 75. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.0% magenta, 70.6% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FF9E4B has a hue of 27.7° (degrees), 70.6 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FF9E4B is cool or warm?

Color FF9E4B is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FF9E4B? (For interior and product design)

FF9E4B has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

#FF9E4B

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #FF9E4B with dark and light Color




Is #FF9E4B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FF9E4B 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 #FF9E4B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 158, 75)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
75 (29.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.04%
Yellow
70.59%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(27.67deg, 100.0 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
27.67°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(77, 112, 13)
Red
77 (30.3%)
Yellow
112 (43.7%)
Blue
13 (5.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.67°
Saturation
70.59 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 27.67°

W: 29.41 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 54.74

Y : 46.22

Z : 12.69

YXY

Y1 : 46.22

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 38.04%

Y : 70.59%


LRV

~ 46.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.3YR 7.2/11

CIE-Lab

L : 73.69

A : 29.4

B : 56.93

CIE-Lch

L : 73.69

C : 64.08

H : 62.69

CIE-Luv

L : 73.69

U : 77.28

V : 58.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.99

A : 24.74

B : 36.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FF9E4B


Here are the colors similar to FF9E4B. 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.



#FF9933
Deep Saffron
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#FF9933
Neon Carrot
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#F4A460
Sandy Brown
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#FF8C00
Dark Orange
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FF9E4B.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FF9E4B.


#F19D49
PANTONE 4009 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#FDAA63
PANTONE 714 C
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#F68D2E
PANTONE 715 C
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#FFAE62
PANTONE 1485 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FF9E4B.


#FF932B
BS 08-E-55 - Orange
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#FF8311
BS 08-E-51 - Golden Ambar
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FF9E4B.


#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#FF9B00
RAL 1028 - Melon Yellow
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FF9E4B.






Paint color for Hex #FF9E4B


Here are the paint colors similar to FF9E4B. 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 FF9E4B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FF9E4B to Dunn-Edwards


#FEA051
Bittersweet (DET 462)
ΔE - 0.75 (99.2% similar)
#FF9532
Energy Orange (DE 5223)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#FF9731
Orange Jewel (DEA 115)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FF9E4B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FF9E4B to Valspar


#F79751
Brushed Orange (2007-3B)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#F1A564
Tawny Daylily (V047-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#FFAE68
Orange Zest (V010-2)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color FF9E4B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FF9E4B to Behr


#FD9D43
Exotic Blossom (P240-6)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#F59D59
Bergamot Orange (P220-6)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#FA9335
Joyful Orange (P240-7)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#F09650
Toucan (P230-6)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FF9E4B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FF9E4B to Benjamin Moore


#F99D48
Fruity Cocktail (147)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#FC9537
Carrot Stick (2016-30)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#F79547
New Dawn (133)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#FFA84E
Mango Punch (154)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FF9E4B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FF9E4B to PPG Paints


#F69A54
Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#EF913E
Dynamo (PPG17-22)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FF9E4B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FF9E4B to Sherwin Williams


#F4A045
Osage Orange (SW 6890)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#E69F5F
Adventure Orange (SW 6655)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#EB882C
Carnival (SW 6892)
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#DF984E
Saffron Thread (SW 6663)
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#FF9E4B 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



FF9E4B
Deep Saffron*

4BACFF
French Sky 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 #FF9E4B?

Color that best contrast with #FF9E4B is #4BACFF, color name is French Sky 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 #FF9E4B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FF9E4B is #4BACFF, color name is French Sky Blue*.





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