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#EE8559 color code is #EE8559. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ee8559.

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#EE8559 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EE8559 is 0.3567. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.58:1 against white and 8.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EE8559 on white2.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EE8559 on black8.13:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EE85592.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EE85598.13:1AAA

#EE8559 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EE8559?+
The hex code for #EE8559 is #EE8559. In RGB it's rgb(238, 133, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(18, 81%, 64%).
What is the RGB value of #EE8559?+
#EE8559 in RGB is (238, 133, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(238, 133, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #EE8559?+
#EE8559 converts to CMYK(0%, 44%, 63%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EE8559.
Is #ee8559 a warm or cool color?+
#EE8559 (#EE8559) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 18° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ee8559 belong to?+
#EE8559 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 18°, 81%, 64% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #ee8559 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EE8559 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.58:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ee8559?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EE8559 (#EE8559) is 704 C Pantone 704 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EE8559 in design

Practical guidance for using #ee8559 (#EE8559) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EE8559 (#EE8559) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EE8559 (#EE8559) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#EE8559 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ee8559 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#EE8559 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #EE8559

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ee8559 (#EE8559). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Figma#FF7262 · Figma Orange