Color swatch image showing #EE9A0F with RGB(238,154,15) values

#EE9A0F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE9A0F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE9A0F Color Information

#EE9A0F RGB value is (238, 154, 15). The hex color red value is 238, green is 154, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 94 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE9A0F Color Meaning

Color #EE9A0F conveys warmth, optimism, and confident energy. #EE9A0F deep yellow-orange mirrors autumn leaves and golden sunlight. Psychologically, color #EE9A0F stimulates focus, motivation, and proactive thinking. Designers often apply #EE9A0F to draw attention and inspire creativity. Symbolically, color #EE9A0F represents vitality, illumination, and dynamic energy. Cultural associations connect #EE9A0F to harvest, spirituality, and celebration. Spiritually, color #EE9A0F embodies conscious engagement and optimistic intent.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE9A0F 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
#EE9A0F
RGB
rgb(238, 154, 15)
HSL
hsl(37°, 88%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 94%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 94%, 93%)
XYZ
46.9017 41.3228 5.9561
Yxy
41.3228 0.4980 0.4388
Hunter Lab
64.2828 4.5574 7.3967
CIE-Lab
70.4015 22.6916 73.0470

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE9A0F 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

#EE9A0F 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 #EE9A0F 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE9A0F 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: #EE9A0F;

Text Color

color: #EE9A0F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE9A0F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE9A0F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE9A0F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE9A0F 0%, #8e5b09 100%);

#EE9A0F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE9A0F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.