Color swatch image showing #EE9581 with RGB(238,149,129) values
Color swatch image showing #EE9581 with RGB(238,149,129) values

#EE9581 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE9581 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE9581 Color Information

#EE9581 RGB value is (238, 149, 129). The hex color red value is 238, green is 149, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 46 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE9581 Color Meaning

Color #EE9581 signifies gentle endurance, softened vitality, and compassionate warmth. #EE9581 muted, pinkish-orange, identical to Dark Salmon, resembles the flesh of its namesake fish at a deeper hue. Psychologically, color #EE9581 promotes nurturing feelings, resilient optimism, and a kindness that is active yet gentle. #EE9581 culturally references Southwestern sunsets, healthy complexions, and comforting interior design. Spiritually, #EE9581 color represents caring persistence, emotional sustenance, and warmth that heals rather than burns, embodying a supportive and tender strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE9581 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
#EE9581
RGB
rgb(238, 149, 129)
HSL
hsl(11°, 76%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 46%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 46%, 93%)
XYZ
49.9698 41.2570 26.0986
Yxy
41.2570 0.4259 0.3516
Hunter Lab
64.2316 6.4233 3.5637
CIE-Lab
70.3556 31.3235 24.6526

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE9581 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

#EE9581 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 #EE9581 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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#EE9581

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE9581 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

#EE9581

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE9581;

Text Color

color: #EE9581;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE9581;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE958140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE9581;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE9581 0%, #ba3719 100%);

#EE9581 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE9581 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.