Coral Commander color: hex code #EE6666
Coral Commander has the hex code #EE6666. It is a light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 40% green and 40% blue (238, 102, 102).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 80% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 57% magenta, 57% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.73:1).
Coral Commander (#EE6666) color codes
| HEX | #EE6666 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 102, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 40%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 80%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 57%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 57%, 57%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.47, 52.49, 26.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.47, 58.84, 26.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.413, 28.644, 15.863) | |
| Decimal | 15623782 | |
| Short hex | #E66 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Coral Commander, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EE6666 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #EE6666 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EE6666 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#878065Protanopia
no red cones#a99d63Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff4e67Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee6666; }
.text { color: #ee6666; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee6666; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 102 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee6666, #eeaa66); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Coral.
See #EE6666 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE6666?
- #EE6666 is a light, vivid red known as Coral Commander. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Coral Commander?
- The RGB value is 238, 102, 102: 238 red, 102 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Coral Commander?
- The complementary color is #66EEEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE6666?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.73:1 and white text 3.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.