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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 238 143 37 it is the complementary color RGB 17 112 218. 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 238 143 37. 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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 243 143 32, RGB 255 161 51, RGB 255 179 70, RGB 255 197 89 and RGB 255 215 108

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 238 143 37. 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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 238 143 37, RGB 221 125 18, RGB 204 107 0, RGB 187 89 0 and RGB 170 71 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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 239 143 37, RGB 239 89 37 and RGB 239 37 37

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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 239 143 37, RGB 239 198 37, RGB 225 239 37, RGB 171 239 37 and RGB 116 239 37

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 238 143 37 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 239 143 37

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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 239 143 37, RGB 220 142 56, RGB 201 141 75, RGB 182 140 94 and RGB 163 139 113

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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 239 37 40, RGB 239 87 37, RGB 239 141 37, RGB 239 195 37 and RGB 228 239 37

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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 179 101 14, RGB 218 123 16, RGB 239 143 37, RGB 241 163 75 and RGB 244 183 114

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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 238 143 37, RGB 94 239 37 and RGB 60 37 239

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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 238 143 37, RGB 37 239 141 and RGB 141 37 239

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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 238 143 37, RGB 94 239 37, RGB 37 134 239 and RGB 181 37 239

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 238 143 37 shade: RGB 238 143 37, RGB 37 239 40, RGB 37 134 239 and RGB 239 37 235

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 / 84 / 7

HEX #EE8F25

RGB 238 143 37

HSL 31.64, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 67.99, 28.88, 65.92

 

Complementary color

CMYK 92 / 49 / 0 / 15

HEX #1170DA

RGB 17 112 218

HSL 211.64, 0.86%, 0.46%

LAB 47.97, 14.98, -61.15

 

CMYK 0 / 41 / 87 / 5

HEX #F38F20

RGB 243 143 32

HSL 31.56, 0.9%, 0.54%

LAB 68.61, 30.82, 68.21

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 80 / 0

HEX #FFA133

RGB 255 161 51

HSL 32.35, 1%, 0.6%

LAB 74.18, 26.88, 67.33

 

CMYK 0 / 30 / 73 / 0

HEX #FFB346

RGB 255 179 70

HSL 35.35, 1%, 0.64%

LAB 78.43, 18.21, 64.01

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 65 / 0

HEX #FFC559

RGB 255 197 89

HSL 39.04, 1%, 0.67%

LAB 82.87, 9.82, 60.53

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 58 / 0

HEX #FFD76C

RGB 255 215 108

HSL 43.67, 1%, 0.71%

LAB 87.46, 1.79, 57.09

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 84 / 7

HEX #EE8F25

RGB 238 143 37

HSL 31.64, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 67.99, 28.88, 65.92

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 92 / 13

HEX #DD7D12

RGB 221 125 18

HSL 31.63, 0.85%, 0.47%

LAB 61.73, 30.92, 65.3

 

CMYK 0 / 48 / 100 / 20

HEX #CC6B00

RGB 204 107 0

HSL 31.47, 1%, 0.4%

LAB 55.43, 33.13, 63.31

 

CMYK 0 / 52 / 100 / 27

HEX #BB5900

RGB 187 89 0

HSL 28.56, 1%, 0.37%

LAB 49.14, 35.53, 58.26

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 100 / 33

HEX #AA4700

RGB 170 71 0

HSL 25.06, 1%, 0.33%

LAB 42.84, 37.85, 53.22

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF8F25

RGB 239 143 37

HSL 31.49, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 68.12, 29.29, 66.07

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF5925

RGB 239 89 37

HSL 15.45, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 57.68, 55.54, 57.31

 

CMYK 0 / 85 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF2525

RGB 239 37 37

HSL 0, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 51.62, 72.28, 52.13

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF8F25

RGB 239 143 37

HSL 31.49, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 68.12, 29.29, 66.07

 

CMYK 0 / 17 / 85 / 6

HEX #EFC625

RGB 239 198 37

HSL 47.82, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 81.22, 0.42, 76.92

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 85 / 6

HEX #E1EF25

RGB 225 239 37

HSL 64.16, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 90.72, -25.79, 84.27

 

CMYK 28 / 0 / 85 / 6

HEX #ABEF25

RGB 171 239 37

HSL 80.2, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 87.25, -46.9, 79.96

 

CMYK 51 / 0 / 85 / 6

HEX #74EF25

RGB 116 239 37

HSL 96.53, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 84.78, -64.76, 76.86

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF8F25

RGB 239 143 37

HSL 31.49, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 68.12, 29.29, 66.07

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF8F25

RGB 239 143 37

HSL 31.49, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 68.12, 29.29, 66.07

 

CMYK 0 / 35 / 75 / 14

HEX #DC8E38

RGB 220 142 56

HSL 31.46, 0.7%, 0.54%

LAB 65.63, 22.54, 55.72

 

CMYK 0 / 30 / 63 / 21

HEX #C98D4B

RGB 201 141 75

HSL 31.43, 0.54%, 0.54%

LAB 63.32, 16.07, 43.64

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 48 / 29

HEX #B68C5E

RGB 182 140 94

HSL 31.36, 0.38%, 0.54%

LAB 61.23, 10.14, 30.63

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 31 / 36

HEX #A38B71

RGB 163 139 113

HSL 31.2, 0.21%, 0.54%

LAB 59.38, 5.04, 17.27

 

CMYK 0 / 85 / 83 / 6

HEX #EF2528

RGB 239 37 40

HSL 359.11, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 51.64, 72.34, 50.68

 

CMYK 0 / 64 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF5725

RGB 239 87 37

HSL 14.85, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 57.37, 56.38, 57.04

 

CMYK 0 / 41 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF8D25

RGB 239 141 37

HSL 30.89, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 67.68, 30.34, 65.71

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 85 / 6

HEX #EFC325

RGB 239 195 37

HSL 46.93, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 80.47, 1.97, 76.3

 

CMYK 5 / 0 / 85 / 6

HEX #E4EF25

RGB 228 239 37

HSL 63.27, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 90.94, -24.57, 84.55

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 92 / 30

HEX #B3650E

RGB 179 101 14

HSL 31.64, 0.85%, 0.38%

LAB 50.6, 25.98, 55.52

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 93 / 15

HEX #DA7B10

RGB 218 123 16

HSL 31.78, 0.86%, 0.46%

LAB 60.88, 30.7, 64.94

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 85 / 6

HEX #EF8F25

RGB 239 143 37

HSL 31.49, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 68.12, 29.29, 66.07

 

CMYK 0 / 32 / 69 / 5

HEX #F1A34B

RGB 241 163 75

HSL 31.81, 0.86%, 0.62%

LAB 73.16, 21.05, 55.87

 

CMYK 0 / 25 / 53 / 4

HEX #F4B772

RGB 244 183 114

HSL 31.85, 0.86%, 0.7%

LAB 78.65, 14.38, 43.41

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 84 / 7

HEX #EE8F25

RGB 238 143 37

HSL 31.64, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 67.99, 28.88, 65.92

 

CMYK 61 / 0 / 85 / 6

HEX #5EEF25

RGB 94 239 37

HSL 103.07, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 84.09, -70.29, 75.99

 

CMYK 75 / 85 / 0 / 6

HEX #3C25EF

RGB 60 37 239

HSL 246.83, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 35.03, 67.71, -94.23

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 84 / 7

HEX #EE8F25

RGB 238 143 37

HSL 31.64, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 67.99, 28.88, 65.92

 

CMYK 85 / 0 / 41 / 6

HEX #25EF8D

RGB 37 239 141

HSL 150.89, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 83.99, -67.78, 34.56

 

CMYK 41 / 85 / 0 / 6

HEX #8D25EF

RGB 141 37 239

HSL 270.89, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 43.09, 74.9, -80.66

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 84 / 7

HEX #EE8F25

RGB 238 143 37

HSL 31.64, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 67.99, 28.88, 65.92

 

CMYK 61 / 0 / 85 / 6

HEX #5EEF25

RGB 94 239 37

HSL 103.07, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 84.09, -70.29, 75.99

 

CMYK 85 / 44 / 0 / 6

HEX #2586EF

RGB 37 134 239

HSL 211.19, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 55.76, 10.48, -60.37

 

CMYK 24 / 85 / 0 / 6

HEX #B525EF

RGB 181 37 239

HSL 282.77, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 48.73, 80.37, -71.2

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 84 / 7

HEX #EE8F25

RGB 238 143 37

HSL 31.64, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 67.99, 28.88, 65.92

 

CMYK 85 / 0 / 83 / 6

HEX #25EF28

RGB 37 239 40

HSL 120.89, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 83.06, -79.11, 74.01

 

CMYK 85 / 44 / 0 / 6

HEX #2586EF

RGB 37 134 239

HSL 211.19, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 55.76, 10.48, -60.37

 

CMYK 0 / 85 / 2 / 6

HEX #EF25EB

RGB 239 37 235

HSL 301.19, 0.86%, 0.54%

LAB 57.72, 89.2, -54

 

Description

Color code: RGB 238 143 37 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 238 143 37 | 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, 238 red, 143 green and 37 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.
238 143 37 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, 84 yellow and 7 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% 84% 7% C M Y K

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