Red Orange

Q: How do I use #EE1118 in CSS?

You can use #EE1118 in CSS with: background-color: #EE1118; or color: #EE1118; or as an RGB value: rgb(238, 17, 24). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 93%, 90%, 7%.

#EE1118

Red Orange is a warm medium color with the hex code #EE1118. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 238, 17, 24 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 93%, 90%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Red Orange color values

HEX: #EE1118
RGB: 238, 17, 24
HSL: 358°, 87%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 93, 90, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Red Orange sits at 358° on the color wheel with 87% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 87%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Red Orange is rendered as rgb(238, 17, 24), where the red channel dominates at 238, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Red Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 93M 90Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (93%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Red Orange

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EE1118;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 238, 17, 24;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EE1118',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 93%
Y: 90%
K: 7%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(238, 17, 24)
rgba(238, 17, 24, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 358° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EE1118?

#EE1118 is Red Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 238, 17, 24. It has a hue of 358°, 87% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EE1118?

The RGB color code for #EE1118 is rgb(238, 17, 24). This means it contains 238 red, 17 green, and 24 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Red Orange a warm or cool color?

Red Orange (#EE1118) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #EE1118 in CSS?

You can use #EE1118 in CSS with: background-color: #EE1118; or color: #EE1118; or as an RGB value: rgb(238, 17, 24). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 93%, 90%, 7%.