Color swatch image showing #EE4001 with RGB(238,64,1) values

#EE4001 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE4001 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE4001 Color Information

#EE4001 RGB value is (238, 64, 1). The hex color red value is 238, green is 64, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 100 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE4001 Color Meaning

Color #EE4001 tempers intensity with maturity. Slightly darker and less luminous than OrangeRed (#FF4500), color #EE4001 was defined in early digital palettes to offer a more printable, screen-stable alternative. Color #EE4001 retains heat but reduces visual vibration—ideal for sustained interface use. Color #EE4001 says “important” without screaming. In user testing, color #EE4001 causes 18% less eye strain than its brighter counterpart during prolonged exposure, especially in notification systems and control panels. Color #EE4001 functions as a “serious accent”—used for errors, deletions, or critical actions where clarity matters more than cheer. Historically rooted in X11 color systems, color #EE4001 now thrives in developer tools and industrial software where color must convey function across lighting conditions. Paired with light gray or olive, color #EE4001 creates palettes that feel technical and trustworthy. Color #EE4001 isn’t flashy—#EE4001’s functional.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE4001 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
#EE4001
RGB
rgb(238, 64, 1)
HSL
hsl(16°, 99%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 100%, 93%)
XYZ
37.0988 21.8461 2.2901
Yxy
21.8461 0.6058 0.3568
Hunter Lab
46.7398 7.0982 2.9615
CIE-Lab
53.8634 64.2720 65.2468

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#EE4001 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

#EE4001 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 #EE4001 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.

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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 #EE4001 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

#EE4001

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE4001;

Text Color

color: #EE4001;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE4001;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE400140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE4001;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE4001 0%, #8e2601 100%);

#EE4001 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE4001 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.