#EE9D11 Color Information

Hex color code: #EE9D11

The hex color #EE9D11 is a vivid orange with RGB values of (238, 157, 17) and HSL of (38°, 87%, 50%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameOrange

HEX

#EE9D11

RGB

238, 157, 17

HSL

38°, 87%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 93%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EE9D11;
background-color: #EE9D11;
border-color: #EE9D11;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EE9D11;
border: 2px solid #EE9D11;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EE9D11]
text-[#EE9D11]
border-[#EE9D11]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EE9D11]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EE9D11, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EE9D11; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EE9D11; 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 #EE9D11; background-color: #EE9D1115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EE9D1120; border-left: 4px solid #EE9D11; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EE9D11; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EE9D11 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 157, 17

Red: 238 / Green: 157 / Blue: 17

HSL

38°, 87%, 50%

Hue: 38° / Saturation: 87% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 93%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 93% / Key: 7%

What color is #EE9D11?

#EE9D11 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1162EE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EE9D11 to RGB:

rgb(238, 157, 17)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EE9D11 to HSL:

hsl(38, 87%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EE9D11 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 34%, 93%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EE9D11 is a dynamic orange color with RGB values of 238, 157, 17 and HSL of 38°, 87%, 50%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EE9D11 is #1162EE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE2E11.

Use #EE9D11 in CSS: color: #EE9D11 or background-color: #EE9D11. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EE9D11

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE9D11?

#EE9D11 is a dynamic orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EE9D11?

#EE9D11 in RGB is (238, 157, 17) - 238 red, 157 green, and 17 blue.

How to use #EE9D11 in CSS?

Use #EE9D11 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EE9D11?

#1162EE (complementary), #EE2E11 (analogous), and #A76E0C (lighter shade) work well with #EE9D11.