Flaming Orange color: hex code #EE6633
Flaming Orange has the hex code #EE6633. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 40% green and 20% blue (238, 102, 51).
Its hue angle is 16°, with 85% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 57% magenta, 79% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.58:1).
Flaming Orange (#EE6633) color codes
| HEX | #EE6633 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 102, 51) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 40%, 20%) | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 85%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(16, 79%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 57%, 79%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.82, 49.79, 53.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.82, 72.74, 46.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.613, 27.924, 6.383) | |
| Decimal | 15623731 | |
| Short hex | #E63 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Flaming Orange, 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 #EE6633 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #EE6633 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.58:1 | 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 #EE6633 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c7d2cProtanopia
no red cones#ae9c2eDeuteranopia
no green cones#ff465cTritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee6633; }
.text { color: #ee6633; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee6633; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 102 51 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee6633, #eec433); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Neon Orange.
See #EE6633 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE6633?
- #EE6633 is a vivid orange known as Flaming Orange. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Flaming Orange?
- The RGB value is 238, 102, 51: 238 red, 102 green and 51 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Flaming Orange?
- The complementary color is #33BBEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE6633?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.58:1 and white text 3.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.