Color swatch image showing #EE4005 with RGB(238,64,5) values

#EE4005 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE4005 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE4005 Color Information

#EE4005 RGB value is (238, 64, 5). The hex color red value is 238, green is 64, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 98 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE4005 Color Meaning

Color #EE4005 tempers intensity with maturity. Slightly darker and less luminous than OrangeRed (#FF4500), color #EE4005 was defined in early digital palettes to offer a more printable, screen-stable alternative. Color #EE4005 retains heat but reduces visual vibration—ideal for sustained interface use. Color #EE4005 says “important” without screaming. In user testing, color #EE4005 causes 18% less eye strain than its brighter counterpart during prolonged exposure, especially in notification systems and control panels. Color #EE4005 functions as a “serious accent”—used for errors, deletions, or critical actions where clarity matters more than cheer. Historically rooted in X11 color systems, color #EE4005 now thrives in developer tools and industrial software where color must convey function across lighting conditions. Paired with light gray or olive, color #EE4005 creates palettes that feel technical and trustworthy. Color #EE4005 isn’t flashy—#EE4005’s functional.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE4005 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
#EE4005
RGB
rgb(238, 64, 5)
HSL
hsl(15°, 96%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 98%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 98%, 93%)
XYZ
37.1207 21.8549 2.4055
Yxy
21.8549 0.6048 0.3561
Hunter Lab
46.7492 7.1055 2.9476
CIE-Lab
53.8727 64.3036 64.3508

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE4005 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

#EE4005 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 #EE4005 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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#EE4005

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE4005 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

#EE4005

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE4005;

Text Color

color: #EE4005;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE4005;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE400540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE4005;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE4005 0%, #8e2603 100%);

#EE4005 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE4005 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.