Color swatch image showing #EE6A4D with RGB(238,106,77) values

#EE6A4D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE6A4D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE6A4D Color Information

#EE6A4D RGB value is (238, 106, 77). The hex color red value is 238, green is 106, and blue is 77. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 68 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE6A4D Color Meaning

Color #EE6A4D conveys balanced warmth, functional brightness, and tactile optimism. Color #EE6A4D is a slightly desaturated variant—retaining coral’s friendliness while adding maturity. #EE6A4D mirrors spiced peaches, sunset clay, and hand-dyed fabric. In lifestyle and food branding, #EE6A4D hue signals approachability with realism, especially in organic, seasonal, and artisanal contexts. Consumer psychology shows #EE6A4D increases perceived naturalness more effectively than brighter corals, likely due to its plausible earthiness. Functionally, color #EE6A4D bridges digital and print applications. #EE6A4D offers strong contrast against cream and slate, meeting accessibility standards for headlines and icons. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its use in packaging and editorial design. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in brands using color #EE6A4D versus neon alternatives—ideal for wellness and community platforms. Culturally, color #EE6A4D reflects joy that’s grounded. #EE6A4D appears in farmers’ markets, ceramic studios, and slow fashion as a symbol of celebration with roots. Spiritually, #EE6A4D aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in balance: love that moves gently. Designers use color #EE6A4D when they want to signal warmth with wisdom. Its energy is measured, not manic.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE6A4D 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
#EE6A4D
RGB
rgb(238, 106, 77)
HSL
hsl(11°, 83%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 68%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 68%, 93%)
XYZ
41.7535 29.0210 10.4221
Yxy
29.0210 0.5142 0.3574
Hunter Lab
53.8711 7.0969 3.3626
CIE-Lab
60.8002 49.0562 40.9265

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green106 / 255 (42%)
42%
Blue77 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE6A4D 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

#EE6A4D 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 #EE6A4D 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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#EE6A4D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE6A4D 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

#EE6A4D

protanopia

#b5b454

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE6A4D;

Text Color

color: #EE6A4D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE6A4D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE6A4D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE6A4D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE6A4D 0%, #a82c10 100%);

#EE6A4D Color FAQs

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