sienna 2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EE7942?

RGB(238, 121, 66), HSL(19.2, 83.5%, 59.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 49.2%, 72.3%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #EE7942 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.82:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#EE7942

X11 color

Sienna 2 (#EE7942) is a vivid, warm orange-brown from the X11 Sienna series, slightly darker than the brightest variant while retaining strong orange-warmth. It provides a confident, saturated autumn tone that works well for warm accent colours in seasonal design, rustic packaging, and earthy illustration. The orange-clay quality evokes the terracotta rooftops of Mediterranean hillside villages in afternoon sunlight.

Color Values

HEX

#EE7942

RGB

238, 121, 66

HSL

19.2, 83.5%, 59.6%

HSV

19.2, 72.3%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.2%, 72.3%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.7012 0.1599 44.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: sienna 2

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.