Supernova is a
warm medium color with the hex code #F5CA0A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
245, 202, 10 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 96%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Supernova
#F5CA0A
Supernova color values
- HEX
- #F5CA0A
- RGB
- 245, 202, 10
- HSL
- 49°, 92%, 50%
- CMYK
- 0, 18, 96, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Supernova sits at 49° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Supernova is rendered as rgb(245, 202, 10), where the red channel dominates at 245, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Supernova translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 18M 96Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 18% magenta, 96% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Supernova
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F5CA0A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 245, 202, 10;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F5CA0A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 96%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(245, 202, 10)
rgba(245, 202, 10, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 49° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F5CA0A?
#F5CA0A is Supernova, a warm medium color with RGB values of 245, 202, 10. It has a hue of 49°, 92%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F5CA0A?
The RGB color code for #F5CA0A is rgb(245, 202, 10). This means it contains 245 red,
202 green, and 10 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Supernova a warm or cool color?
Supernova (#F5CA0A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F5CA0A in CSS?
You can use #F5CA0A in CSS with:
background-color: #F5CA0A; or color: #F5CA0A; or as an RGB value: rgb(245, 202, 10). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 96%, 4%.