Information about #F2C9B0 color

#F2C9B0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#F2C9B0 falls into the Orange Color Family — High Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(242, 201, 176) — 94.9% red, 78.8% green, 69% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 26 / 5. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A vivid, lively warm orange, #F2C9B0 floats near the light end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Desert Sand (#EDC9AF). Nearby in the Register you will also find Peachpuff (#EECBAD) and Sandalwood Beige (#F2D1B1).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(242, 201, 176)), which gives #F2C9B0 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 13.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#F2C9B0 color variations

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#F2C9B0 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 #F2C9B0

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

Desert Sand color link
Desert Sand

#EDC9AF

Peachpuff color link
Peachpuff

#EECBAD

Zinnwaldite color link
Zinnwaldite

#EBC2AF

Apricot color link
Apricot

#FBCEB1

Pastel Tan color link
Pastel Tan

#E9C9AA

Watusi color link
Watusi

#F2CDBB

Pastel Flesh color link
Pastel Flesh

#F1BEB5

Oscar color link
Oscar

#F4D5AC

Manila color link
Manila

#E7C9A9

#F2C9B0 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#F2C9B0
  • RGB242, 201, 176
  • CMYK0, 16, 26, 5
  • HSL23°, 72%, 82%
  • HSL Precise22.727°, 71.739%, 81.961%
  • HSV23°, 27%, 95%
  • HSB23°, 27%, 95%
  • HEX IDF2C9B0
  • DECIMAL ID15911344
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB94.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB78.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69%
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