Color swatch image showing Tan 2 (#EE9A49) with RGB(238,154,73) values

Tan 2 (#EE9A49) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Tan 2 (#EE9A49) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Tan 2 (#EE9A49) Color Information

Tan 2 (#EE9A49) RGB value is (238, 154, 73). The hex color red value is 238, green is 154, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 69 percent, 7 percent.

Tan 2
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Tan 2 (#EE9A49) Color Meaning

Tan 2 (#EE9A49) conveys approachable vitality, gentle assertiveness, and a grounded energy infused with warmth. This medium orange-brown shade encourages active yet calm engagement, making Tan 2 (#EE9A49) suitable for spaces and projects seeking balance between stimulation and composure. Psychologically, Tan 2 (#EE9A49) fosters optimism and reliability. Western cultures often associate this tone with comfort, harvest, and nurturing domesticity, while Eastern interpretations link it to warmth, loyalty, and steady prosperity. Fengshui practices recommend Tan 2 for enhancing personal energy without overwhelming a space. Spiritually, Tan 2 (#EE9A49) is aligned with the Sacral Chakra, promoting creativity, emotional resilience, and harmonious relationships. Artists and designers use Tan 2 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 Tan 2 (#EE9A49) 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
#EE9A49
RGB
rgb(238, 154, 73)
HSL
hsl(29°, 83%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 69%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 69%, 93%)
XYZ
48.0181 41.7694 11.8348
Yxy
41.7694 0.4725 0.4110
Hunter Lab
64.6293 4.9977 6.4093
CIE-Lab
70.7116 24.4652 54.0555

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

Tan 2 (#EE9A49) 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

Tan 2 (#EE9A49) 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 Tan 2 (#EE9A49) 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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#EE9A49

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.25:1
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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE9A49 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

Tan 2 (#EE9A49)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE9A49;

Text Color

color: #EE9A49;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE9A49;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE9A4940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE9A49;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE9A49 0%, #a6580f 100%);

Tan 2 (#EE9A49) Color FAQs

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