Color swatch image showing OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) with RGB(238,64,0) values

OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) Color Information

OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) RGB value is (238, 64, 0). The hex color red value is 238, green is 64, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 100 percent, 7 percent.

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OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) Color Meaning

OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) tempers intensity with maturity. Slightly darker and less luminous than OrangeRed (#FF4500), OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) was defined in early digital palettes to offer a more printable, screen-stable alternative. OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) retains heat but reduces visual vibration—ideal for sustained interface use. OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) says “important” without screaming. In user testing, OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) causes 18% less eye strain than its brighter counterpart during prolonged exposure, especially in notification systems and control panels. OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) functions as a “serious accent”—used for errors, deletions, or critical actions where clarity matters more than cheer. Historically rooted in X11 color systems, OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) now thrives in developer tools and industrial software where color must convey function across lighting conditions. Paired with light gray or olive, OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) creates palettes that feel technical and trustworthy. OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) isn’t flashy—it’s functional.

Color Conversion

Convert OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EE4000
RGB
rgb(238, 64, 0)
HSL
hsl(16°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 100%, 93%)
XYZ
37.0933 21.8439 2.2613
Yxy
21.8439 0.6061 0.3569
Hunter Lab
46.7375 7.0963 2.9650
CIE-Lab
53.8610 64.2641 65.4756

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#EE4000

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE4000 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

OrangeRed2 (#EE4000)

protanopia

#a3a10f

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE4000;

Text Color

color: #EE4000;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE4000;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE400040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE4000;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE4000 0%, #8e2600 100%);

OrangeRed2 (#EE4000) Color FAQs

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