Precious Persimmon color: hex code #FF7744
Precious Persimmon has the hex code #FF7744. It is a light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 46.7% green and 26.7% blue (255, 119, 68).
Its hue angle is 16°, with 100% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 53% magenta, 73% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.97:1).
Precious Persimmon (#FF7744) color codes
| HEX | #FF7744 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 119, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 46.7%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(16, 100%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(16, 73%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 53%, 73%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.65, 48.65, 51.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.65, 70.98, 46.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.885, 34.877, 9.625) | |
| Decimal | 16742212 | |
| Short hex | #F74 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Precious Persimmon, 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 #FF7744 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FF7744 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.97:1 | 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 #FF7744 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9c8d3eProtanopia
no red cones#beab41Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff5a6cTritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff7744; }
.text { color: #ff7744; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff7744; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 119 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff7744, #ffd544); }Similar colors
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See #FF7744 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF7744?
- #FF7744 is a light, vivid orange known as Precious Persimmon. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Precious Persimmon?
- The RGB value is 255, 119, 68: 255 red, 119 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Precious Persimmon?
- The complementary color is #44CCFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF7744?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.97:1 and white text 2.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.