Color swatch image showing #EE5C50 with RGB(238,92,80) values
Color swatch image showing #EE5C50 with RGB(238,92,80) values

#EE5C50 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE5C50 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE5C50 Color Information

#EE5C50 RGB value is (238, 92, 80). The hex color red value is 238, green is 92, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 66 percent, 7 percent.

#EE5C50 color swatch
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#EE5C50 Color Meaning

Color #EE5C50 conveys balanced warmth, functional brightness, and tactile optimism. Color #EE5C50 is a slightly desaturated variant—retaining coral’s friendliness while adding maturity. #EE5C50 mirrors spiced peaches, sunset clay, and hand-dyed fabric. In lifestyle and food branding, #EE5C50 hue signals approachability with realism, especially in organic, seasonal, and artisanal contexts. Consumer psychology shows #EE5C50 increases perceived naturalness more effectively than brighter corals, likely due to its plausible earthiness. Functionally, color #EE5C50 bridges digital and print applications. #EE5C50 offers strong contrast against cream and slate, meeting accessibility standards for headlines and icons. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its use in packaging and editorial design. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in brands using color #EE5C50 versus neon alternatives—ideal for wellness and community platforms. Culturally, color #EE5C50 reflects joy that’s grounded. #EE5C50 appears in farmers’ markets, ceramic studios, and slow fashion as a symbol of celebration with roots. Spiritually, #EE5C50 aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in balance: love that moves gently. Designers use color #EE5C50 when they want to signal warmth with wisdom. Its energy is measured, not manic.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE5C50 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
#EE5C50
RGB
rgb(238, 92, 80)
HSL
hsl(5°, 82%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 66%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(5°, 66%, 93%)
XYZ
40.5350 26.4106 10.5507
Yxy
26.4106 0.5231 0.3408
Hunter Lab
51.3912 7.3735 2.7578
CIE-Lab
58.4248 55.5611 36.4562

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green92 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue80 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE5C50 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

#EE5C50 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 #EE5C50 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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#EE5C50

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE5C50 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

#EE5C50

protanopia

#afad53

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE5C50;

Text Color

color: #EE5C50;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE5C50;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE5C5040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE5C50;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE5C50 0%, #a71d11 100%);

#EE5C50 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE5C50 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.