tan 2

#EE9A49

X11 color

Tan 2 (#EE9A49) is a warm, medium-bright orange-brown from the X11 Tan series, sitting between light peach and a classic warm tan. The balance of orange and brown warmth makes it suitable for representing lightly tanned skin tones, wooden objects, and warm earthy accents. The depth and saturation give it enough substance to function as a grounding warm tone while remaining firmly in the lighter tan range.

Color Values

HEX

#EE9A49

RGB

238, 154, 73

HSL

29.5, 82.9%, 61.0%

HSV

29.5, 69.3%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.3%, 69.3%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.7566 0.1386 61.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: tan 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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EE9A49;
color: #EE9A49;
border-color: #EE9A49;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 400 #FB923C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.35:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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