#EE9A6B

#EE9A6B

Overview

#EE9A6B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 238, 154, 107, in HSL 21.5°, 79.4%, 67.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.3%, 55.0%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is Atomic Tangerine.

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Color Values

HEX

#EE9A6B

RGB

238, 154, 107

HSL

21.5, 79.4%, 67.6%

HSV

21.5, 55.0%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.3%, 55.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.761 0.1186 49.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EE9A6B;
color: #EE9A6B;
border-color: #EE9A6B;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 300 #FDBA74

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.47:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EE9A6B?

RGB(238, 154, 107) · HSL(21.5, 79.4%, 67.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.3%, 55.0%, 6.7%)

Does #EE9A6B meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.22:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EE9A6B?

Use 000000 text on a #EE9A6B background; contrast on black is 9.47:1.