Iron flower colour: characterisation, colour codes and mixing of shades

The colour of the iron flower is really unique and striking, which is one of the main reasons why it is so popular in gardens. The flowers are mainly bright oranges, reds and yellows, which create a sunny and cheerful atmosphere. The intensity of the colours can vary depending on the variety, but they are usually very bright and vivid.

These colour shades not only have aesthetic value, but also attract bees and other beneficial insects, which is also good for the garden ecosystem. The variety and intensity of iron flower colours gives gardeners the opportunity to create different compositions, making flowerbeds and garden areas even more colourful and vibrant.

Iron Flower colour RGB and HEX colour codes

The RGB code for the iron flower colour is (255, 64, 64) and the HEX code is #FF4040.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#D2691E
RGB	rgb(210, 105, 30)
HSL	hsl(25, 71%, 47%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(25, 86%, 82%)
CMYK	cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 18%)
Contrasting colour	#2D83E6
Complementary colour	#1E8FD2

Iron flower dark and light shades

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Dark shades

Light shades

Iron flower complementary colour palettes

Iron Flower can be used in several colour palettes, including complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral. Each palette adds a unique harmony to the design.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

what is the colour of the iron flower?

The colour of the iron flower is bright and varied, often in shades of orange, pink, red, yellow, white or purple.

What determines the colour of an iron flower?

The colour of the iron flower depends largely on the pH and chemical composition of the soil. In acidic soil, the flowers are often blue, while in alkaline soil they may be pink or red. In addition, genetic factors and the plant's nutrient supply can also influence flower colour.

How is the iron flower colour colour mixing possible?

Colour mixing of the iron flower (Zinnia elegans) can be achieved by combining flowers of different colours when planting. The colour of the flowers can vary from yellow to pink, red and purple. To create different colour combinations, select seeds of iron flowers of different colours and plant them side by side. The planting site and the quality of the soil can also affect the vibrancy and mixing of colours.