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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE9553 — Coral
#EE9553 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 26° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #EE9553
- fef7f1
- f9dcc6
- f5c29c
- f1a871
- ed8e46
- e9741c
- c25f13
- 974a0f
- 6d350b
- 422007
- 170b02
Color schemes using #EE9553
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#EE9553 FAQ
What color is #EE9553?
#EE9553 is a shade of coral in the orange family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 82% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE9553?
#EE9553 is rgb(238, 149, 83) in RGB, hsl(26, 82%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 37%, 65%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE9553?
White text on this background reaches 2.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.06:1.
What colors go well with #EE9553?
Its direct complement is #53ABEE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #53EEE4 and #535EEE gives you contrast without the vibration.