Information about #F08542 color

#F08542 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#F08542 falls into the Orange Color Family — Full Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(240, 133, 66) — 94.1% red, 52.2% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 42 / 68 / 6. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#F08542 presents itself as a maximally vivid orange — one that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Jaffa (#EF863F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusty Orange (#F0833A) and California (#E98C3A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(240, 133, 66)), which gives #F08542 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.6:1. No one has named #F08542 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#F08542 color variations

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#F08542 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 #F08542

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

Jaffa color link
Jaffa

#EF863F

Dusty Orange color link
Dusty Orange

#F0833A

California color link
California

#E98C3A

Mandarin color link
Mandarin

#F37A48

Sun color link
Sun

#EF8E38

West Side color link
West Side

#E5823A

Orangish color link
Orangish

#FC824A

Mango Tango color link
Mango Tango

#FF8243

Lemon Ochre color link
Lemon Ochre

#E78F4A

#F08542 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#F08542
  • RGB240, 133, 66
  • CMYK0, 42, 68, 6
  • HSL23°, 85%, 60%
  • HSL Precise23.103°, 85.294%, 60%
  • HSV23°, 73%, 94%
  • HSB23°, 73%, 94%
  • HEX IDF08542
  • DECIMAL ID15762754
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB94.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
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