Color swatch image showing #EE9A38 with RGB(238,154,56) values
Color swatch image showing #EE9A38 with RGB(238,154,56) values

#EE9A38 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE9A38 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE9A38 Color Information

#EE9A38 RGB value is (238, 154, 56). The hex color red value is 238, green is 154, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 76 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE9A38 Color Meaning

Color #EE9A38 conveys approachable vitality, gentle assertiveness, and a grounded energy infused with warmth. #EE9A38 medium orange-brown shade encourages active yet calm engagement, making color #EE9A38 suitable for spaces and projects seeking balance between stimulation and composure. Psychologically, color #EE9A38 fosters optimism and reliability. Western cultures often associate #EE9A38 tone with comfort, harvest, and nurturing domesticity, while Eastern interpretations link #EE9A38 to warmth, loyalty, and steady prosperity. Fengshui practices recommend #EE9A38 for enhancing personal energy without overwhelming a space. Spiritually, color #EE9A38 is aligned with the Sacral Chakra, promoting creativity, emotional resilience, and harmonious relationships. Artists and designers use #EE9A38 in interiors, branding, and packaging to provide a natural yet visually engaging warmth. Its medium saturation allows versatile pairing with both muted neutrals and deeper tones.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE9A38 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
#EE9A38
RGB
rgb(238, 154, 56)
HSL
hsl(32°, 84%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 76%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 76%, 93%)
XYZ
47.5293 41.5739 9.2609
Yxy
41.5739 0.4832 0.4227
Hunter Lab
64.4778 4.8044 6.8430
CIE-Lab
70.5761 23.6935 61.3142

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE9A38 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

#EE9A38 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 #EE9A38 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 #EE9A38 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

#EE9A38

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE9A38;

Text Color

color: #EE9A38;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE9A38;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE9A3840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE9A38;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE9A38 0%, #9f5b0e 100%);

#EE9A38 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE9A38 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.