Information about #F29C2D color

#F29C2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #F29C2D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(242, 156, 45) (94.9% red, 61.2% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 34 / 77 / 5 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #F29C2D reads as a maximally vivid orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Yellow Sea (#F49F35). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lightning Yellow (#F7A233) and Deep Saffron (#FF9933).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(242, 156, 45)), which gives #F29C2D its character. If you plan to put text on a #F29C2D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.2:1. #F29C2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#F29C2D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#F29C2D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #F29C2D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Yellow Sea color link
Yellow Sea

#F49F35

Deep Saffron color link
Deep Saffron

#FF9933

Marigold color link
Marigold

#EAA221

Cantaloupe color link
Cantaloupe

#FFA62F

Egg color link
Egg

#FFA631

Turmeric color link
Turmeric

#E69B3A

Sun color link
Sun

#EF8E38

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#F29C2D
  • RGB242, 156, 45
  • CMYK0, 34, 77, 5
  • CSSrgb(242, 156, 45)
  • HSL34°, 88%, 56%
  • HSL Precise33.807°, 88.341%, 56.275%
  • HSV34°, 81%, 95%
  • HSB34°, 81%, 95%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.949
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.949, 0.612, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.949, 0.612, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.949, 0.612, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB94.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDF29C2D
  • DECIMAL ID15899693
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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