#EE6559 Color Information

Hex color code: #EE6559

#EE6559 is a eye-catching red color. In RGB it is (238, 101, 89), and in HSL it is (5°, 81%, 64%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameTomato
HEX
#EE6559
RGB
238, 101, 89
HSL
5°, 81%, 64%
CMYK
0%, 58%, 63%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #EE6559;
background-color: #EE6559;
border-color: #EE6559;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EE6559;
border: 2px solid #EE6559;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#EE6559]
text-[#EE6559]
border-[#EE6559]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EE6559]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EE6559, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EE6559; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #EE6559; 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 #EE6559; background-color: #EE655915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #EE655920; border-left: 4px solid #EE6559; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EE6559; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EE6559 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 101, 89

Red: 238 / Green: 101 / Blue: 89

HSL

5°, 81%, 64%

Hue: 5° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 58%, 63%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 58% / Yellow: 63% / Key: 7%

What color is #EE6559?

#EE6559 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #EE6559 to RGB:

rgb(238, 101, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EE6559 to HSL:

hsl(5, 81%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EE6559 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 58%, 63%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic red tone, #EE6559 has RGB (238, 101, 89) and HSL (5°, 81%, 64%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EE6559 is #59E1EE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE5997.

Use #EE6559 in CSS: color: #EE6559 or background-color: #EE6559. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EE6559

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.64:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE6559?

#EE6559 is a dynamic red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EE6559?

#EE6559 in RGB is (238, 101, 89) - 238 red, 101 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #EE6559 in CSS?

Use #EE6559 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EE6559?

#59E1EE (complementary), #EE5997 (analogous), and #E22918 (lighter shade) work well with #EE6559.