Persimmon
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Persimmon is a saturated, energetic orange with a warm, sunny glow. While it brings immediate attention to any design, it can quickly overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. Reserve #e59b34 for high-impact accents or small calls to action where it pops effectively against dark blue or deep charcoal text. The hex code for this bold color is #e59b34.
About Persimmon
Peeled apricots in late afternoon light
What does persimmon mean?
Persimmon often brings to mind autumn fruit, harvest markets, spiced baked goods, and the low sun of shortening days. Its mid lightness and softened saturation keep the warmth easy rather than loud, like heat that has already settled in.
Where you see persimmon
- persimmon flesh
- apricot jam
- butternut squash
- copper cookware
- autumn maple leaves
- school bus paint
What it works for
Use persimmon for food packaging, autumn accents, and call-to-action buttons that stay warm without turning shrill.
What colors go with persimmon?
Deep Teal #00555aThe cool blue-green sits opposite persimmon on the wheel, so both colors read stronger together.Olive Green #808000The muted green shares persimmon's earthiness and keeps the pairing grounded instead of loud.Cream #fffdd0Cream lifts persimmon without competing, letting the orange carry all the warmth.Plum #8e4585The dark purple cools persimmon down and gives the pair a rich, moody edge.
Questions about Persimmon
What is the hex code for Persimmon?
Persimmon is #e59b34. In RGB that is rgb(229, 155, 52), in HSL hsl(35, 77%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 77%, 10%.
How should I use #e59b34 in a design layout?
Does Persimmon #e59b34 read as a warm or cool color?
Persimmon #e59b34 is undeniably a warm color, leaning heavily into yellow-orange tones that simulate a sunny, saturated glow. Because of its high chroma and brightness, it feels inherently active and friendly, making it a poor choice for minimalist or sterile environments.
Is Persimmon readable on white or black?
Persimmon has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.