coral 2

#EE6A50

X11 color

Coral 2 (#EE6A50) is a warm coral-orange from the X11 palette, slightly deeper and more muted than Coral 1. It has a sunburned, earthy warmth that suggests beach sunsets, dried rose petals, and terracotta. Its reduced intensity makes it more suitable than the lightest variants for sustained color use in surface design or branding.

Color Values

HEX

#EE6A50

RGB

238, 106, 80

HSL

9.9, 82.3%, 62.4%

HSV

9.9, 66.4%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.5%, 66.4%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.6811 0.1687 32.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Vivid pinks project confidence, playfulness, and bold self-expression. They challenge traditional associations, carrying both the warmth of red and the creativity of violet. Hot pink in particular signals rebellion against conventions and unapologetic individuality.

Design Usage

Medium pink is effective for fashion brands, social media platforms, and marketing campaigns targeting Gen Z audiences. It makes impactful gradient elements when blended with purple or orange. Use it for accent buttons and promotional banners where energy and excitement should override corporate formality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EE6A50;
color: #EE6A50;
border-color: #EE6A50;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 400 #F87171

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EE6A50?

RGB(238, 106, 80) · HSL(9.9, 82.3%, 62.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.5%, 66.4%, 6.7%)

Does #EE6A50 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.08:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EE6A50?

Use 000000 text on a #EE6A50 background; contrast on black is 6.81:1.