#EE9959 Color Information

Hex color code: #EE9959

#EE9959 is a striking orange color. In RGB it is (238, 153, 89), and in HSL it is (26°, 81%, 64%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#EE9959

RGB

238, 153, 89

HSL

26°, 81%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 36%, 63%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EE9959;
background-color: #EE9959;
border-color: #EE9959;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EE9959;
border: 2px solid #EE9959;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EE9959]
text-[#EE9959]
border-[#EE9959]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EE9959]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EE9959, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EE9959; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EE9959; 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 #EE9959; background-color: #EE995915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EE995920; border-left: 4px solid #EE9959; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EE9959; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EE9959 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 153, 89

Red: 238 / Green: 153 / Blue: 89

HSL

26°, 81%, 64%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 36%, 63%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 36% / Yellow: 63% / Key: 7%

What color is #EE9959?

#EE9959 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

59ADEE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EE9959 to RGB:

rgb(238, 153, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EE9959 to HSL:

hsl(26, 81%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EE9959 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 36%, 63%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold orange tone, #EE9959 has RGB (238, 153, 89) and HSL (26°, 81%, 64%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EE9959 is #59ADEE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE5963.

Use #EE9959 in CSS: color: #EE9959 or background-color: #EE9959. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EE9959

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.34:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE9959?

#EE9959 is a bold orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EE9959?

#EE9959 in RGB is (238, 153, 89) - 238 red, 153 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #EE9959 in CSS?

Use #EE9959 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EE9959?

#59ADEE (complementary), #EE5963 (analogous), and #E26F18 (lighter shade) work well with #EE9959.