salmon 2

#EE8262

X11 color

Salmon 2 (#EE8262) is a warm, vivid coral from the X11 Salmon series, one step darker than the brightest variant while retaining strong orange-pink energy. It provides a rich, confident coral tone that works well in both print and digital design for warm accent colours. The balance of orange and pink in this variant gives it a classic coral quality that references tropical marine environments and warm-weather aesthetics.

Color Values

HEX

#EE8262

RGB

238, 130, 98

HSL

13.7, 80.5%, 65.9%

HSV

13.7, 58.8%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.4%, 58.8%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.7194 0.1406 37.3

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EE8262;
color: #EE8262;
border-color: #EE8262;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 400 #F87171

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EE8262?

RGB(238, 130, 98) · HSL(13.7, 80.5%, 65.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 45.4%, 58.8%, 6.7%)

Does #EE8262 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.62:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EE8262?

Use 000000 text on a #EE8262 background; contrast on black is 8.0:1.