Color swatch image showing #EE9585 with RGB(238,149,133) values
Color swatch image showing #EE9585 with RGB(238,149,133) values

#EE9585 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE9585 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE9585 Color Information

#EE9585 RGB value is (238, 149, 133). The hex color red value is 238, green is 149, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 9°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 44 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE9585 Color Meaning

Color #EE9585 signifies gentle endurance, softened vitality, and compassionate warmth. #EE9585 muted, pinkish-orange, identical to Dark Salmon, resembles the flesh of its namesake fish at a deeper hue. Psychologically, color #EE9585 promotes nurturing feelings, resilient optimism, and a kindness that is active yet gentle. #EE9585 culturally references Southwestern sunsets, healthy complexions, and comforting interior design. Spiritually, #EE9585 color represents caring persistence, emotional sustenance, and warmth that heals rather than burns, embodying a supportive and tender strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE9585 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
#EE9585
RGB
rgb(238, 149, 133)
HSL
hsl(9°, 76%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 44%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(9°, 44%, 93%)
XYZ
50.2410 41.3655 27.5267
Yxy
41.3655 0.4217 0.3472
Hunter Lab
64.3160 6.5322 3.3201
CIE-Lab
70.4312 31.7263 22.5571

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue133 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE9585 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

#EE9585 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 #EE9585 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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#EE9585

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE9585 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

#EE9585

protanopia

#c7c789

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE9585;

Text Color

color: #EE9585;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE9585;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE958540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE9585;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE9585 0%, #bd321a 100%);

#EE9585 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE9585 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.