What Color Is #EE4756?
When rendered, #EE4756 appears as a medium red shade. The R:238, G:71, B:86 breakdown shows a red-dominant profile with medium depth. At 61% lightness, it sits in the upper half of the brightness range.
Color Meaning of #EE4756
Designers choose red tones when their projects require energy, passion, and urgency. #EE4756 inherits these qualities while its medium nature keeps surfaces feeling open and uncluttered, encouraging longer engagement.
Where to Use HEX Code #EE4756
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HEX Code #EE4756 in Design Systems
Design token strategy for #EE4756: assign it as color.red.medium in your token hierarchy. From this base, compute tint/shade ramps programmatically using OKLCH (preferred for perceptual uniformity) or HSL adjustments. Export tokens to CSS, iOS, and Android through Style Dictionary or Tokens Studio.
Contrast data: perceived brightness 123/255 positions this color in the dark range where white text at 100% opacity meets WCAG AA. For non-text elements like icons and borders, a 3:1 contrast ratio against the background is the minimum standard.
FAQ About HEX Color Code #EE4756
What color is #EE4756?
#EE4756 produces a medium red tone. The RGB breakdown (238, 71, 86) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific red hue at 355° on the color wheel.
Is #EE4756 a dark or light color?
#EE4756 registers as a dark color at 123/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, white (#FFFFFF) or very light text will provide the best readability.
What colors go well with #EE4756?
#EE4756. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker red shades — are the safest harmonious option.
Can I use #EE4756 for branding?
#EE4756 can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.
How do I convert #EE4756 to other color formats?
#EE4756 to RGB(238, 71, 86) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(355°, 83%, 61%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.