#E1942E — Persimmon Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#E1942E

≈ Persimmon

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On white

2.48:1

Fails AA

On black

7.06:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(7.06:1)

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Normal vision#E1942E

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Deuteranopia#C0AC31

Tritanopia#F68180

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Persimmon

Persimmon sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour namePersimmon#E59B34ΔE 2.0 CSS namePeru#CD853FΔE 6.9 Web-safe#FF9900#FF9900ΔE 5.8

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Persimmon — meaning & where to use it

Persimmon is a rich, mid-toned orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.

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