Embarrassed color: hex code #EE7799
Embarrassed has the hex code #EE7799. It is a light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 46.7% green and 60% blue (238, 119, 153).
Its hue angle is 343°, with 78% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 50% magenta, 36% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.73:1).
Embarrassed (#EE7799) color codes
| HEX | #EE7799 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 119, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 46.7%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(343, 78%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(343, 50%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 50%, 36%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.7, 49.23, 3.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.7, 49.34, 3.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.609, 33.675, 34.123) | |
| Decimal | 15628185 | |
| Short hex | #E79 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Embarrassed, 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 #EE7799 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EE7799 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.73:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #EE7799 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b8f9aProtanopia
no red cones#aaa596Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff6d83Tritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee7799; }
.text { color: #ee7799; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee7799; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 119 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee7799, #ee9177); }
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See #EE7799 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE7799?
- #EE7799 is a light, moderate rose known as Embarrassed. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Embarrassed?
- The RGB value is 238, 119, 153: 238 red, 119 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Embarrassed?
- The complementary color is #77EECC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE7799?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.73:1 and white text 2.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.