#EE0906 Hex Color
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#ee0906 is a highly saturated, bright red with a warm, slightly orange undertone. Its strong chroma creates an urgent, energetic presence suited to calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and warning accents. Use it sparingly as a small accent rather than a full background. As a hex code, it supports black body text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #ee0906
What is #ee0906 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee0906 is rgb(238, 9, 6), in HSL hsl(1, 95%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 97%, 7%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ee0906?
#ee0906 pairs effectively with dark neutrals, warm cream, and muted blue, giving its intense saturation room to stand out. These softer or darker partners add structure without competing with the red, especially in interfaces and promotional layouts.
Is #ee0906 readable on white or black?
#ee0906 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.