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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 253 159 78 it is the complementary color RGB 2 96 177. 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 253 159 78. 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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 255 159 73, RGB 255 177 92, RGB 255 195 111, RGB 255 213 130 and RGB 255 231 149

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 253 159 78. 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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 159 78, RGB 236 141 59, RGB 219 123 40, RGB 202 105 21 and RGB 185 87 2

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 159 78, RGB 253 112 78 and RGB 253 78 78

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 159 78, RGB 253 206 78, RGB 253 253 78, RGB 206 253 78 and RGB 158 253 78

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 253 159 78 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 253 159 78

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 159 78, RGB 239 160 93, RGB 224 161 107, RGB 210 162 122 and RGB 195 164 136

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 78 93, RGB 253 110 78, RGB 253 157 78, RGB 253 204 78 and RGB 253 250 78

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 246 115 2, RGB 253 137 37, RGB 253 159 78, RGB 254 181 119 and RGB 254 204 160

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 159 78, RGB 140 253 78 and RGB 87 78 253

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 159 78, RGB 78 253 157 and RGB 157 78 253

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 159 78, RGB 140 253 78, RGB 78 174 253 and RGB 192 78 253

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 253 159 78 shade: RGB 253 159 78, RGB 87 253 78, RGB 78 174 253 and RGB 244 78 253

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 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

Complementary color

CMYK 99 / 46 / 0 / 31

HEX #0260B1

RGB 2 96 177

HSL 207.77, 0.98%, 0.35%

LAB 40.5, 8.31, -49.54

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 71 / 0

HEX #FF9F49

RGB 255 159 73

HSL 28.35, 1%, 0.64%

LAB 73.89, 28.78, 58.06

 

CMYK 0 / 31 / 64 / 0

HEX #FFB15C

RGB 255 177 92

HSL 31.29, 1%, 0.68%

LAB 78.16, 20.42, 53.92

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 56 / 0

HEX #FFC36F

RGB 255 195 111

HSL 35, 1%, 0.72%

LAB 82.61, 12.33, 49.98

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 49 / 0

HEX #FFD582

RGB 255 213 130

HSL 39.84, 1%, 0.75%

LAB 87.22, 4.59, 46.28

 

CMYK 0 / 9 / 42 / 0

HEX #FFE795

RGB 255 231 149

HSL 46.42, 1%, 0.79%

LAB 91.95, -2.75, 42.85

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 75 / 7

HEX #EC8D3B

RGB 236 141 59

HSL 27.8, 0.82%, 0.58%

LAB 67.43, 29.83, 56.87

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 82 / 14

HEX #DB7B28

RGB 219 123 40

HSL 27.82, 0.71%, 0.51%

LAB 61.11, 31.63, 57.94

 

CMYK 0 / 48 / 90 / 21

HEX #CA6915

RGB 202 105 21

HSL 27.85, 0.81%, 0.44%

LAB 54.78, 33.63, 58.22

 

CMYK 0 / 53 / 99 / 27

HEX #B95702

RGB 185 87 2

HSL 27.87, 0.98%, 0.37%

LAB 48.43, 35.78, 57.2

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 0 / 56 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD704E

RGB 253 112 78

HSL 11.66, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 64.18, 51.68, 44.9

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD4E4E

RGB 253 78 78

HSL 0, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 58.86, 65.87, 38.71

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 69 / 1

HEX #FDCE4E

RGB 253 206 78

HSL 43.89, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 84.78, 3.75, 67.14

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 69 / 1

HEX #FDFD4E

RGB 253 253 78

HSL 60, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 96.69, -19.61, 79.02

 

CMYK 19 / 0 / 69 / 1

HEX #CEFD4E

RGB 206 253 78

HSL 76.11, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 93.42, -38.1, 74.69

 

CMYK 38 / 0 / 69 / 1

HEX #9EFD4E

RGB 158 253 78

HSL 92.57, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 90.81, -55.16, 71.21

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 0 / 33 / 61 / 6

HEX #EFA05D

RGB 239 160 93

HSL 27.53, 0.82%, 0.65%

LAB 72.42, 22.9, 46.33

 

CMYK 0 / 28 / 52 / 12

HEX #E0A16B

RGB 224 161 107

HSL 27.69, 0.65%, 0.65%

LAB 71.14, 17.33, 37.2

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 42 / 18

HEX #D2A27A

RGB 210 162 122

HSL 27.27, 0.49%, 0.65%

LAB 70.14, 12.58, 27.62

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 30 / 24

HEX #C3A488

RGB 195 164 136

HSL 28.47, 0.33%, 0.65%

LAB 69.42, 7.21, 18.77

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 63 / 1

HEX #FD4E5D

RGB 253 78 93

HSL 354.86, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 59.09, 66.65, 30.45

 

CMYK 0 / 57 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD6E4E

RGB 253 110 78

HSL 10.97, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 63.82, 52.61, 44.49

 

CMYK 0 / 38 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9D4E

RGB 253 157 78

HSL 27.09, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.25, 29.26, 55.01

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 69 / 1

HEX #FDCC4E

RGB 253 204 78

HSL 43.2, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 84.29, 4.78, 66.64

RGB 253 204 78

CMYK 0 / 1 / 69 / 1

HEX #FDFA4E

RGB 253 250 78

HSL 58.97, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 95.92, -18.17, 78.27

RGB 253 250 78

CMYK 0 / 53 / 99 / 4

HEX #F67302

RGB 246 115 2

HSL 27.79, 0.98%, 0.49%

LAB 63.23, 45.73, 70.78

 

CMYK 0 / 46 / 85 / 1

HEX #FD8925

RGB 253 137 37

HSL 27.78, 0.98%, 0.57%

LAB 68.68, 38.04, 67.3

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 0 / 29 / 53 / 0

HEX #FEB577

RGB 254 181 119

HSL 27.56, 0.99%, 0.73%

LAB 79.3, 19.87, 41.92

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 37 / 0

HEX #FECCA0

RGB 254 204 160

HSL 28.09, 0.98%, 0.81%

LAB 85.4, 11.89, 28.64

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 45 / 0 / 69 / 1

HEX #8CFD4E

RGB 140 253 78

HSL 98.74, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 90.03, -60.77, 70.17

 

CMYK 66 / 69 / 0 / 1

HEX #574EFD

RGB 87 78 253

HSL 243.09, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 45.04, 54.63, -85.51

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 69 / 0 / 38 / 1

HEX #4EFD9D

RGB 78 253 157

HSL 147.09, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 89.07, -65.05, 33.39

 

CMYK 38 / 69 / 0 / 1

HEX #9D4EFD

RGB 157 78 253

HSL 267.09, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 51.51, 65.2, -74.67

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 45 / 0 / 69 / 1

HEX #8CFD4E

RGB 140 253 78

HSL 98.74, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 90.03, -60.77, 70.17

 

CMYK 69 / 31 / 0 / 1

HEX #4EAEFD

RGB 78 174 253

HSL 207.09, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 68.74, -3.47, -47.36

 

CMYK 24 / 69 / 0 / 1

HEX #C04EFD

RGB 192 78 253

HSL 279.09, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 55.83, 71.79, -67.45

 

CMYK 0 / 37 / 69 / 1

HEX #FD9F4E

RGB 253 159 78

HSL 27.77, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 73.69, 28.22, 55.49

 

CMYK 66 / 0 / 69 / 1

HEX #57FD4E

RGB 87 253 78

HSL 116.91, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 88.37, -73.81, 67.92

 

CMYK 69 / 31 / 0 / 1

HEX #4EAEFD

RGB 78 174 253

HSL 207.09, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 68.74, -3.47, -47.36

 

CMYK 4 / 69 / 0 / 1

HEX #F44EFD

RGB 244 78 253

HSL 296.91, 0.98%, 0.65%

LAB 63.16, 82.33, -55.32

 

Description

Color code: RGB 253 159 78 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 253 159 78 | 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, 253 red, 159 green and 78 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.
253 159 78 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, 37 magenta, 69 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% 37% 69% 1% C M Y K

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