#EE9581 Color Information

Hex color code: #EE9581

#EE9581 is a striking red color. In RGB it is (238, 149, 129), and in HSL it is (11°, 76%, 72%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Salmon
HEX
#EE9581
RGB
238, 149, 129
HSL
11°, 76%, 72%
CMYK
0%, 37%, 46%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #EE9581;
background-color: #EE9581;
border-color: #EE9581;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EE9581;
border: 2px solid #EE9581;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#EE9581]
text-[#EE9581]
border-[#EE9581]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EE9581]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EE9581, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EE9581; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #EE9581; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #EE9581; background-color: #EE958115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #EE958120; border-left: 4px solid #EE9581; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #EE9581; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EE9581 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 149, 129

Red: 238 / Green: 149 / Blue: 129

HSL

11°, 76%, 72%

Hue: 11° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

0%, 37%, 46%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 46% / Key: 7%

What color is #EE9581?

#EE9581 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #EE9581 to RGB:

rgb(238, 149, 129)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EE9581 to HSL:

hsl(11, 76%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EE9581 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 37%, 46%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking red tone, #EE9581 has RGB (238, 149, 129) and HSL (11°, 76%, 72%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EE9581 is #81DAEE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE81A4.

Use #EE9581 in CSS: color: #EE9581 or background-color: #EE9581. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EE9581

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.25:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE9581?

#EE9581 is a striking red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #EE9581?

#EE9581 in RGB is (238, 149, 129) - 238 red, 149 green, and 129 blue.

How to use #EE9581 in CSS?

Use #EE9581 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EE9581?

#81DAEE (complementary), #EE81A4 (analogous), and #E55D3E (lighter shade) work well with #EE9581.