#EE9C8B Color Information

Hex color code: #EE9C8B

The hex color #EE9C8B is a vivid red with RGB values of (238, 156, 139) and HSL of (10°, 74%, 74%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Salmon

HEX

#EE9C8B

RGB

238, 156, 139

HSL

10°, 74%, 74%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 42%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EE9C8B;
background-color: #EE9C8B;
border-color: #EE9C8B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EE9C8B;
border: 2px solid #EE9C8B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EE9C8B]
text-[#EE9C8B]
border-[#EE9C8B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EE9C8B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EE9C8B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EE9C8B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EE9C8B; 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 #EE9C8B; background-color: #EE9C8B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EE9C8B20; border-left: 4px solid #EE9C8B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EE9C8B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EE9C8B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 156, 139

Red: 238 / Green: 156 / Blue: 139

HSL

10°, 74%, 74%

Hue: 10° / Saturation: 74% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 42%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 42% / Key: 7%

What color is #EE9C8B?

#EE9C8B is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8CDDEE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EE9C8B to RGB:

rgb(238, 156, 139)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EE9C8B to HSL:

hsl(10, 74%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EE9C8B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 34%, 42%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #EE9C8B has RGB (238, 156, 139) and HSL (10°, 74%, 74%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EE9C8B is #8CDDEE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE8CAC.

Use #EE9C8B in CSS: color: #EE9C8B or background-color: #EE9C8B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EE9C8B

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.76:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE9C8B?

#EE9C8B is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #EE9C8B?

#EE9C8B in RGB is (238, 156, 139) - 238 red, 156 green, and 139 blue.

How to use #EE9C8B in CSS?

Use #EE9C8B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EE9C8B?

#8CDDEE (complementary), #EE8CAC (analogous), and #E46349 (lighter shade) work well with #EE9C8B.