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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 RGB 226 136 1 it is the complementary color RGB 29 119 254. 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 RGB 226 136 1. 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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 231 136 0, RGB 248 154 15, RGB 255 172 34, RGB 255 190 53 and RGB 255 208 72

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 RGB 226 136 1. 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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 226 136 1, RGB 209 118 0, RGB 192 100 0, RGB 175 82 0 and RGB 158 64 0

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 228 137 1, RGB 228 76 1, RGB 228 14 1 and RGB 228 1 1

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 228 137 1, RGB 228 198 1, RGB 196 228 1, RGB 135 228 1 and RGB 74 228 1

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 228 137 1

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 228 137 1, RGB 209 133 19, RGB 191 130 38, RGB 172 126 56 and RGB 154 122 75

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 228 16 1, RGB 228 76 1, RGB 228 137 1, RGB 228 198 1 and RGB 198 228 1

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 146 88 0, RGB 187 112 0, RGB 228 137 1, RGB 253 159 16 and RGB 254 175 58

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 226 136 1, RGB 46 228 1 and RGB 46 1 228

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 226 136 1, RGB 1 228 137 and RGB 137 1 228

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 226 136 1, RGB 46 228 1, RGB 1 92 228 and RGB 182 1 228

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 RGB 226 136 1 shade: RGB 226 136 1, RGB 1 228 23, RGB 1 92 228 and RGB 228 1 205

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.

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Primary color

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E28801

RGB 226 136 1

HSL 36, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 64.79, 27.02, 70.49

 

Complementary color

CMYK 89 / 53 / 0 / 0

HEX #1D77FE

RGB 29 119 254

HSL 216, 0.99%, 0.55%

LAB 52.52, 24.98, -73.92

 

CMYK 0 / 41 / 100 / 9

HEX #E78800

RGB 231 136 0

HSL 35.32, 1%, 0.45%

LAB 65.43, 29.1, 71.37

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 94 / 3

HEX #F89A0F

RGB 248 154 15

HSL 35.79, 0.94%, 0.52%

LAB 71.62, 26.88, 74.47

 

CMYK 0 / 33 / 87 / 0

HEX #FFAC22

RGB 255 172 34

HSL 37.47, 1%, 0.57%

LAB 76.61, 20.7, 74.63

 

CMYK 0 / 25 / 79 / 0

HEX #FFBE35

RGB 255 190 53

HSL 40.69, 1%, 0.6%

LAB 80.93, 11.82, 72.71

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 72 / 0

HEX #FFD048

RGB 255 208 72

HSL 44.59, 1%, 0.64%

LAB 85.42, 3.27, 70.2

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E28801

RGB 226 136 1

HSL 36, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 64.79, 27.02, 70.49

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 100 / 18

HEX #D17600

RGB 209 118 0

HSL 33.88, 1%, 0.41%

LAB 58.52, 29.41, 65.56

 

CMYK 0 / 48 / 100 / 25

HEX #C06400

RGB 192 100 0

HSL 31.25, 1%, 0.38%

LAB 52.2, 31.84, 60.46

 

CMYK 0 / 53 / 100 / 31

HEX #AF5200

RGB 175 82 0

HSL 28.11, 1%, 0.34%

LAB 45.84, 34.27, 55.36

 

CMYK 0 / 59 / 100 / 38

HEX #9E4000

RGB 158 64 0

HSL 24.3, 1%, 0.31%

LAB 39.47, 36.59, 50.27

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E48901

RGB 228 137 1

HSL 35.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 65.27, 27.33, 70.93

 

CMYK 0 / 67 / 100 / 11

HEX #E44C01

RGB 228 76 1

HSL 19.82, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 53.67, 56.66, 64.14

 

CMYK 0 / 94 / 100 / 11

HEX #E40E01

RGB 228 14 1

HSL 3.44, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 48.02, 72.46, 61.61

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 100 / 11

HEX #E40101

RGB 228 1 1

HSL 0, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 47.65, 73.54, 61.48

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E48901

RGB 228 137 1

HSL 35.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 65.27, 27.33, 70.93

 

CMYK 0 / 13 / 100 / 11

HEX #E4C601

RGB 228 198 1

HSL 52.07, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 80.11, -4.84, 81.06

 

CMYK 14 / 0 / 100 / 11

HEX #C4E401

RGB 196 228 1

HSL 68.46, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 85.62, -33, 83.95

 

CMYK 41 / 0 / 100 / 11

HEX #87E401

RGB 135 228 1

HSL 84.58, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 82.18, -55.71, 79.82

 

CMYK 68 / 0 / 100 / 11

HEX #4AE401

RGB 74 228 1

HSL 100.7, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 80.15, -71.85, 77.35

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E48901

RGB 228 137 1

HSL 35.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 65.27, 27.33, 70.93

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E48901

RGB 228 137 1

HSL 35.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 65.27, 27.33, 70.93

 

CMYK 0 / 36 / 91 / 18

HEX #D18513

RGB 209 133 19

HSL 36, 0.83%, 0.45%

LAB 61.98, 21.58, 64.56

 

CMYK 0 / 32 / 80 / 25

HEX #BF8226

RGB 191 130 38

HSL 36.08, 0.67%, 0.45%

LAB 59.14, 15.86, 55.58

 

CMYK 0 / 27 / 67 / 33

HEX #AC7E38

RGB 172 126 56

HSL 36.21, 0.51%, 0.45%

LAB 56.07, 10.53, 43.97

 

CMYK 0 / 21 / 51 / 40

HEX #9A7A4B

RGB 154 122 75

HSL 35.7, 0.34%, 0.45%

LAB 53.27, 6.32, 30.32

 

CMYK 0 / 93 / 100 / 11

HEX #E41001

RGB 228 16 1

HSL 3.96, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 48.09, 72.25, 61.64

 

CMYK 0 / 67 / 100 / 11

HEX #E44C01

RGB 228 76 1

HSL 19.82, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 53.67, 56.66, 64.14

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E48901

RGB 228 137 1

HSL 35.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 65.27, 27.33, 70.93

 

CMYK 0 / 13 / 100 / 11

HEX #E4C601

RGB 228 198 1

HSL 52.07, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 80.11, -4.84, 81.06

 

CMYK 13 / 0 / 100 / 11

HEX #C6E401

RGB 198 228 1

HSL 67.93, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 85.75, -32.19, 84.11

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 43

HEX #925800

RGB 146 88 0

HSL 36.16, 1%, 0.29%

LAB 42.9, 18.37, 51.39

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 27

HEX #BB7000

RGB 187 112 0

HSL 35.94, 1%, 0.37%

LAB 54.19, 23.23, 61.35

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E48901

RGB 228 137 1

HSL 35.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 65.27, 27.33, 70.93

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 94 / 1

HEX #FD9F10

RGB 253 159 16

HSL 36.2, 0.98%, 0.53%

LAB 73.36, 26.37, 75.82

 

CMYK 0 / 31 / 77 / 0

HEX #FEAF3A

RGB 254 175 58

HSL 35.82, 0.99%, 0.61%

LAB 77.3, 19.4, 67.59

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E28801

RGB 226 136 1

HSL 36, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 64.79, 27.02, 70.49

 

CMYK 80 / 0 / 100 / 11

HEX #2EE401

RGB 46 228 1

HSL 108.11, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 79.65, -76.17, 76.75

 

CMYK 80 / 100 / 0 / 11

HEX #2E01E4

RGB 46 1 228

HSL 251.89, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 29.92, 73.11, -96.51

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E28801

RGB 226 136 1

HSL 36, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 64.79, 27.02, 70.49

 

CMYK 100 / 0 / 40 / 11

HEX #01E489

RGB 1 228 137

HSL 155.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 80.35, -66.48, 31.74

 

CMYK 40 / 100 / 0 / 11

HEX #8901E4

RGB 137 1 228

HSL 275.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 39.48, 78.33, -80.36

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E28801

RGB 226 136 1

HSL 36, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 64.79, 27.02, 70.49

 

CMYK 80 / 0 / 100 / 11

HEX #2EE401

RGB 46 228 1

HSL 108.11, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 79.65, -76.17, 76.75

 

CMYK 100 / 60 / 0 / 11

HEX #015CE4

RGB 1 92 228

HSL 215.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 43.16, 31.31, -74.65

 

CMYK 20 / 100 / 0 / 11

HEX #B601E4

RGB 182 1 228

HSL 287.84, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 46.4, 83.53, -68.76

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 100 / 11

HEX #E28801

RGB 226 136 1

HSL 36, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 64.79, 27.02, 70.49

 

CMYK 100 / 0 / 90 / 11

HEX #01E417

RGB 1 228 23

HSL 125.81, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 79.36, -78.7, 73.99

 

CMYK 100 / 60 / 0 / 11

HEX #015CE4

RGB 1 92 228

HSL 215.95, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 43.16, 31.31, -74.65

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 10 / 11

HEX #E401CD

RGB 228 1 205

HSL 306.08, 0.99%, 0.45%

LAB 52.87, 87.08, -44.8

 

Description

Color code: RGB 226 136 1 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 226 136 1 | qconv.com - big

Red and green clearly dominate this hue: the red and green values are higher than 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, 226 red, 136 green and 1 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.
226 136 1 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, 40 magenta, 100 yellow and 11 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% 40% 100% 11% C M Y K

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