Color Name: Tangerine
Hex Color Code: #F28500
RGB Color Code: RGB(242, 133, 0)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 45.0%, 100.0%, 5.1%
Color Family (Hue): Orange






What color is Tangerine?

Tangerine color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tangerine is #F28500, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 133, 0).

In the RGB color model, Tangerine has a red value of 242, a green value of 133, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 45.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tangerine has a hue of 33° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.


Tangerine is cool or warm?

The color Tangerine is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Tangerine?

Tangerine has an LRV of nearly 36. 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(242, 133, 0)
Red
242 (94.9%)
Green
133 (52.2%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
45.04%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
5.10%

HSL

HSL(32.98deg, 100.0 %, 47.5 %)

Hue
32.98°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
47.45 %.

RYB

RYB(122, 139, 9)
Red
122 (47.8%)
Yellow
139 (54.6%)
Blue
9 (3.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.98°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
94.90 %.

HWB

H: 32.98°

W: 0.00 %

B: 5.10 %

XYZ

X : 45.01

Y : 35.65

Z : 4.51

YXY

Y1 : 35.65

X : 0.53

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 5.10%

M : 47.84%

Y : 100.00%


LRV

~ 35.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.7YR 6.5/13.9

CIE-Lab

L : 66.25

A : 35.17

B : 72.62

CIE-Lch

L : 66.25

C : 80.69

H : 64.16

CIE-Luv

L : 66.25

U : 90.93

V : 62.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.71

A : 30.05

B : 37.32






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Tangerine


Here are the colors similar to Tangerine . 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.



#F6890A
Neon Tangerine
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#FF8C00
Dark Orange
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#E48400
Fulvous
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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




Pantone PMS


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


#ED8B00
PANTONE 144 C
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#FE8F1D
PANTONE 3588 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#F68D2E
PANTONE 715 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#FF8F1C
PANTONE 1495 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


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


#FF8311
BS 08-E-51 - Golden Ambar
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#FF932B
BS 08-E-55 - Orange
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)


RAL Design


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




RAL Classic


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


#E88C00
RAL 1007 - Daffodil Yellow
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#F09200
RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)
#FF9B00
RAL 1028 - Melon Yellow
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


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#F7931A
Bitcoin Orange
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)





Paint similar to Tangerine


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Tangerine . 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.


Benjamin Moore


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


#F98A0C
Orange Juice (2017-10)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#F78523
Citrus Orange (2016-20)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#FC931E
Sharp Cheddar (2017-20)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#FC9537
Carrot Stick (2016-30)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


Tangerine color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Tangerine to Valspar


#FC8901
Orange Fruit (2011-1)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#F79322
Darling Clementine (V012-3)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#EE8E01
Pencil Me In (V014-3)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#DF7601
First of Fall (V011-3)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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


#EB882C
Carnival (SW 6892)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#EC8430
Navel (SW 6887)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#D28233
Marigold (SW 6664)
ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
#D88F32
Curry (SW 6671)
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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


#FF8D28
Instant Orange (DEA 114)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#FF9532
Energy Orange (DE 5223)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#FF9731
Orange Jewel (DEA 115)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#FF8830
Bright Mango (DE 5195)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Behr


Tangerine color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Tangerine to Behr


#FA9335
Joyful Orange (P240-7)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#EB8A44
Acapulco Sun (P230-7)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#FD9D43
Exotic Blossom (P240-6)
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#FFA035
Blazing Bonfire (P250-7)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


PPG Paints


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


#EF913E
Dynamo (PPG17-22)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 6.43 (93.6% similar)
#F69A54
Fall Leaf (PPG1197-6)
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% 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.







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