Color swatch image showing #EE9A37 with RGB(238,154,55) values
Color swatch image showing #EE9A37 with RGB(238,154,55) values

#EE9A37 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE9A37 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE9A37 Color Information

#EE9A37 RGB value is (238, 154, 55). The hex color red value is 238, green is 154, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 77 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE9A37 Color Meaning

Color #EE9A37 signifies spiritual flame, sacred celebration, and cultural vibrancy. #EE9A37 bright, orange-toned yellow is the color of the sacred spice and monastic robes in Buddhism, suggesting enlightenment, sacrifice, and joyous ritual. Psychologically, color #EE9A37 stimulates idealism, devotion, and a sense of connection to sacred traditions and communal joy. #EE9A37 culturally references Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies, Indian festivals, and the vibrant palette of South Asian art. Spiritually, #EE9A37 color represents the fire of asceticism, the renunciation of illusion, and purity achieved through discipline, acting as a beacon for spiritual awakening and community.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE9A37 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
#EE9A37
RGB
rgb(238, 154, 55)
HSL
hsl(32°, 84%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 77%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 77%, 93%)
XYZ
47.5051 41.5642 9.1333
Yxy
41.5642 0.4837 0.4232
Hunter Lab
64.4703 4.7948 6.8645
CIE-Lab
70.5694 23.6550 61.7082

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE9A37 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

#EE9A37 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 #EE9A37 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+)

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE9A37 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE9A37;

Text Color

color: #EE9A37;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE9A37;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE9A3740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE9A37;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE9A37 0%, #9d5a0e 100%);

#EE9A37 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE9A37 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.