Color #EE8C49 Color / Colour Code #EE8C49
This page shows the hex color code for color #ee8c49 (#EE8C49). The colour is a orange tone with 83% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EE8C49 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EE8C49 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 354, 24, and 54 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 24, 144, and 264 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EE8C49
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 24 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 24 to 69 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 24 with its complement at 204 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EE8C49
Lightness variations at hue 24 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EE8C49
Design Use Cases for #EE8C49
Vibrant Brand Color
#EE8C49 has a strong 83% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #EE8C49 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EE8C49 sits in the orange range (hue 24). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EE8C49 (hue 24) to its complement at hue 204. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 54. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ee8c49, #49acee);
CSS Code for #EE8C49
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About Color #EE8C49 (#EE8C49)
#EE8C49 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 140 green, and 73 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 24 degrees with 83% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EE8C49 is 162/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 41% magenta, 69% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EE8C49 against white is 2.48:1 and against black is 8.48:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.48:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #49ACEE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EE8C49. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE495A and #EEDE49, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #EE8C49
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EE8C49?
- #EE8C49 is Color #EE8C49, a orange color (colour) with RGB(238, 140, 73), HSL(24, 83%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 41%, 69%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 162/255.
- Is #EE8C49 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EE8C49 has a contrast ratio of 2.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.48:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EE8C49?
- The complementary colour is #49ACEE (hue 204). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE495A and #EEDE49. The triadic palette adds #49EE8B and #8B49EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EE8C49 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ee8c49; or rgb(238, 140, 73); or hsl(24, 83%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 24 83% 61%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.