Color swatch image showing #EE400A with RGB(238,64,10) values
Color swatch image showing #EE400A with RGB(238,64,10) values

#EE400A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE400A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE400A Color Information

#EE400A RGB value is (238, 64, 10). The hex color red value is 238, green is 64, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 96 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE400A Color Meaning

Color #EE400A tempers intensity with maturity. Slightly darker and less luminous than OrangeRed (#FF4500), color #EE400A was defined in early digital palettes to offer a more printable, screen-stable alternative. Color #EE400A retains heat but reduces visual vibration—ideal for sustained interface use. Color #EE400A says “important” without screaming. In user testing, color #EE400A causes 18% less eye strain than its brighter counterpart during prolonged exposure, especially in notification systems and control panels. Color #EE400A 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 #EE400A now thrives in developer tools and industrial software where color must convey function across lighting conditions. Paired with light gray or olive, color #EE400A creates palettes that feel technical and trustworthy. Color #EE400A isn’t flashy—#EE400A’s functional.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE400A 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
#EE400A
RGB
rgb(238, 64, 10)
HSL
hsl(14°, 92%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 96%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 96%, 93%)
XYZ
37.1481 21.8658 2.5498
Yxy
21.8658 0.6034 0.3552
Hunter Lab
46.7609 7.1147 2.9300
CIE-Lab
53.8844 64.3432 63.2709

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE400A 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

#EE400A 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 #EE400A 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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#EE400A

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 #EE400A 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

#EE400A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE400A;

Text Color

color: #EE400A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE400A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE400A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE400A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE400A 0%, #8e2606 100%);

#EE400A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE400A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.