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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #FD5E21 it is the complementary color #02A1DE. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #FD5E21. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FF5E1C, #FF702F, #FF8242, #FF9455 and #FFA668

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #FD5E21. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD5E21, #EC4C0E, #DB3A00, #CA2800 and #B91600

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD5E21, #FD2321 and #FD2121

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD5E21, #FD9921, #FDD421, #EAFD21 and #AEFD21

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #FD5E21 shade matches the following richer shades: #FD5E21

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD5E21, #EB6633, #D86E45, #C67657 and #B47E69

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD215B, #FD2121, #FD5B21, #FD9621 and #FDD121

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #C93902, #F24502, #FD5E21, #FD7B4A and #FE9973

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD5E21, #96FD21 and #213EFD

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD5E21, #21FD5B and #5B21FD

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD5E21, #96FD21, #21C2FD and #8721FD

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #FD5E21 shade: #FD5E21, #54FD21, #21C2FD and #C921FD

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

Complementary color

CMYK 99 / 27 / 0 / 13

HEX #02A1DE

RGB 2 161 222

HSL 196.64, 0.98%, 0.44%

LAB 62.32, -13.19, -40.56

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 89 / 0

HEX #FF5E1C

RGB 255 94 28

HSL 17.44, 1%, 0.55%

LAB 61.09, 58.72, 64.45

 

CMYK 0 / 56 / 82 / 0

HEX #FF702F

RGB 255 112 47

HSL 18.75, 1%, 0.59%

LAB 64.2, 51.21, 59.86

 

CMYK 0 / 49 / 74 / 0

HEX #FF8242

RGB 255 130 66

HSL 20.32, 1%, 0.63%

LAB 67.74, 43.24, 54.84

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 67 / 0

HEX #FF9455

RGB 255 148 85

HSL 22.24, 1%, 0.67%

LAB 71.62, 35.08, 49.9

 

CMYK 0 / 35 / 59 / 0

HEX #FFA668

RGB 255 166 104

HSL 24.64, 1%, 0.7%

LAB 75.78, 26.96, 45.25

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 0 / 68 / 94 / 7

HEX #EC4C0E

RGB 236 76 14

HSL 16.76, 0.89%, 0.49%

LAB 55.11, 59.43, 62.89

 

CMYK 0 / 74 / 100 / 14

HEX #DB3A00

RGB 219 58 0

HSL 15.89, 1%, 0.43%

LAB 49.6, 60.4, 61.49

 

CMYK 0 / 80 / 100 / 21

HEX #CA2800

RGB 202 40 0

HSL 11.88, 1%, 0.4%

LAB 44.34, 60.77, 57.26

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 100 / 27

HEX #B91600

RGB 185 22 0

HSL 7.14, 1%, 0.36%

LAB 39.39, 60.09, 53.18

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 0 / 86 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD2321

RGB 253 35 33

HSL 0.55, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 54.23, 76.24, 57.25

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD2121

RGB 253 33 33

HSL 0, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 54.11, 76.58, 57.15

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD9921

RGB 253 153 33

HSL 32.73, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 72.08, 29.75, 71.21

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 87 / 1

HEX #FDD421

RGB 253 212 33

HSL 48.82, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 86.05, -0.87, 82.26

 

CMYK 8 / 0 / 87 / 1

HEX #EAFD21

RGB 234 253 33

HSL 65.18, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 95.1, -28.78, 88.85

 

CMYK 31 / 0 / 87 / 1

HEX #AEFD21

RGB 174 253 33

HSL 81.55, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 91.4, -51.75, 84.29

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 0 / 57 / 78 / 8

HEX #EB6633

RGB 235 102 51

HSL 16.63, 0.82%, 0.56%

LAB 59.35, 48.7, 52.41

 

CMYK 0 / 49 / 68 / 15

HEX #D86E45

RGB 216 110 69

HSL 16.73, 0.65%, 0.56%

LAB 58.21, 38.41, 41.34

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 56 / 22

HEX #C67657

RGB 198 118 87

HSL 16.76, 0.49%, 0.56%

LAB 57.7, 28.28, 30.37

 

CMYK 0 / 30 / 42 / 29

HEX #B47E69

RGB 180 126 105

HSL 16.8, 0.33%, 0.56%

LAB 57.7, 18.29, 19.81

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 64 / 1

HEX #FD215B

RGB 253 33 91

HSL 344.18, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 54.79, 78.54, 26.1

 

CMYK 0 / 87 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD2121

RGB 253 33 33

HSL 0, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 54.11, 76.58, 57.15

 

CMYK 0 / 64 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5B21

RGB 253 91 33

HSL 15.82, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.32, 59.37, 61.98

 

CMYK 0 / 41 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD9621

RGB 253 150 33

HSL 31.91, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 71.42, 31.3, 70.7

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 87 / 1

HEX #FDD121

RGB 253 209 33

HSL 48, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 85.3, 0.66, 81.67

 

CMYK 0 / 72 / 99 / 21

HEX #C93902

RGB 201 57 2

HSL 16.58, 0.98%, 0.4%

LAB 46.11, 55.04, 57.36

 

CMYK 0 / 71 / 99 / 5

HEX #F24502

RGB 242 69 2

HSL 16.75, 0.98%, 0.48%

LAB 55.21, 63.82, 66.08

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 71 / 1

HEX #FD7B4A

RGB 253 123 74

HSL 16.42, 0.98%, 0.64%

LAB 66.17, 46.27, 49.19

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 55 / 0

HEX #FE9973

RGB 254 153 115

HSL 16.4, 0.99%, 0.72%

LAB 72.95, 34.15, 36

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 41 / 0 / 87 / 1

HEX #96FD21

RGB 150 253 33

HSL 88.09, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 90.25, -59.86, 82.87

 

CMYK 87 / 75 / 0 / 1

HEX #213EFD

RGB 33 62 253

HSL 232.09, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 39.34, 59.23, -94.99

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 87 / 0 / 64 / 1

HEX #21FD5B

RGB 33 253 91

HSL 135.82, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 87.64, -79.57, 61.91

 

CMYK 64 / 87 / 0 / 1

HEX #5B21FD

RGB 91 33 253

HSL 255.82, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 38.56, 74.54, -96.2

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 41 / 0 / 87 / 1

HEX #96FD21

RGB 150 253 33

HSL 88.09, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 90.25, -59.86, 82.87

 

CMYK 87 / 23 / 0 / 1

HEX #21C2FD

RGB 33 194 253

HSL 196.09, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 73.54, -18.77, -39.9

 

CMYK 47 / 87 / 0 / 1

HEX #8721FD

RGB 135 33 253

HSL 267.82, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 43.26, 78.32, -88.28

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 87 / 1

HEX #FD5E21

RGB 253 94 33

HSL 16.64, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 60.78, 58.13, 62.34

 

CMYK 67 / 0 / 87 / 1

HEX #54FD21

RGB 84 253 33

HSL 106.09, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 88.09, -76.93, 80.16

 

CMYK 87 / 23 / 0 / 1

HEX #21C2FD

RGB 33 194 253

HSL 196.09, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 73.54, -18.77, -39.9

 

CMYK 21 / 87 / 0 / 1

HEX #C921FD

RGB 201 33 253

HSL 285.82, 0.98%, 0.56%

LAB 52.51, 86.64, -72.78

 

Description

Color code: HEX #FD5E21 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #FD5E21 | qconv.com - big

Red clearly dominates: The red value is significantly higher than green and blue. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 253 red, 94 green and 33 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
253 94 33 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 63 magenta, 87 yellow and 1 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 63% 87% 1% C M Y K

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