Color Name: Pastel Orange
Hex Color Code: #FFB347
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 179, 71)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 29.8%, 72.2%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Orange Pastel






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What color is Pastel Orange?

Pastel Orange color belongs to the Orange Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pastel Orange is #FFB347, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 179, 71).

In the RGB color model, Pastel Orange has a red value of 255, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.8% magenta, 72.2% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pastel Orange has a hue of 35.2° (degrees), 72.2 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Pastel Orange is cool or warm?

The color Pastel Orange is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Pastel Orange? (For interior and product design)

Pastel Orange has an LRV of nearly 54. 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

Pastel Orange

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of Pastel Orange with dark and light Color





Is Pastel Orange Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Pastel Orange 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


Pastel Orange color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 179, 71)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.80%
Yellow
72.16%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(35.22deg, 100.0 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
35.22°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 129, 10)
Red
61 (24.1%)
Yellow
129 (50.7%)
Blue
10 (3.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.22°
Saturation
72.16 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 35.22°

W: 27.84 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 58.5

Y : 53.96

Z : 13.29

YXY

Y1 : 53.96

X : 0.47

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 29.80%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 54 %

Munsell Color System

6.9YR 7.7/11.8

CIE-Lab

L : 78.44

A : 18.26

B : 63.6

CIE-Lch

L : 78.44

C : 66.17

H : 73.98

CIE-Luv

L : 78.44

U : 61.12

V : 67.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.45

A : 13.61

B : 40.69






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pastel Orange


Here are the colors similar to Pastel Orange . 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.



#FFAE42
Yellow Orange
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#FFAA1D
Bright Yellow
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#FFA700
Chrome Yellow
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pastel Orange to Pantone PMS


#FFB549
PANTONE 1365 C
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#FFB25B
PANTONE 150 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#FFAA4D
PANTONE 804 C
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#FFAD00
PANTONE 2010 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pastel Orange to British Standard 4800


#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#FFAF15
BS 08-E-53 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pastel Orange to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pastel Orange to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pastel Orange to RAL Classic


#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#F9A800
RAL 1003 - Signal Yellow
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


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#FFA812
Dark Tangerine
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)




Paint similar to Pastel Orange


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pastel Orange . 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


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pastel Orange to Valspar


#FFB64A
Just Ducky (V014-2)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#F9B24E
Afternoon Tea (3002-3B)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#FFAA3E
Pumpkin Butter (2007-1B)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#FFB861
Orange Toffee (2007-1C)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pastel Orange to Dunn-Edwards


#FFAF37
Ripe Pumpkin (DE 5307)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#F9BB59
Marigold (DE 5291)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#EDA740
Acorn Squash (DE 5292)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#ECAE58
Antique Brass (DE 5285)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Behr


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pastel Orange to Behr


#FFB14E
Splendor Gold (P250-6)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#FFB737
Soft Boiled (P270-6)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#F9AB1D
Sunny Side Up (P270-7)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#FFB729
Extreme Yellow (P260-7)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pastel Orange to Sherwin Williams


#F2AF46
Goldenrod (SW 6677)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#F8AC1D
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#EAAE47
Brittlebush (SW 6684)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#F7BE5B
Butterfield (SW 6676)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pastel Orange to Benjamin Moore


#F5B54F
Sunflower Fields (174)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#FFB229
Citrus Blast (2018-30)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#FFBD46
Oxford Gold (315)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#F8AC57
Golden Archway (146)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Pastel Orange color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pastel Orange to PPG Paints


#F7B74E
Mango Margarita (PPG1204-7)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#EBB454
Oro De Maya (PPG17-19)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#FFBC35
Fall Gold (PPG1205-7)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#F2AD62
Goldfish (PPG1203-6)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


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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



FFB347
Pastel Orange

4793FF
Moroccan 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 Pastel Orange - #FFB347?

Color that best contrast with Pastel Orange - #FFB347 is #4793FF, color name is Moroccan 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 Pastel Orange - #FFB347?

Complementary or Opposite color for Pastel Orange - #FFB347 is #4793FF, color name is Moroccan Blue*.





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