Persimmon
HEX: #EC5800 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#EC5800
236, 88, 0
22°, 100% ,92%
0, 62.71, 100, 7.45
About Persimmon
Persimmon (#EC5800) is a color with RGB(236, 88, 0) and HSL(22.37°, 100%, 92.55%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #0094EC, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00EC58 and #5800EC. The name comes from putchamin (Algonquian (Powhatan)).
- HEX: #EC5800
- RGB: 236, 88, 0
- HSL: 22.37°, 100%, 92.55%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Neon, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #0094EC
- Triadic colors: #00EC58, #5800EC
- The name comes from putchamin (Algonquian (Powhatan)).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #EC5800 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word "persimmon" entered the English language from the Algonquian language spoken by the Powhatan people in the Virginia region. Captain John Smith, in his 1612 work 'A Map of Virginia, with a Description of the Countrey, the Commodities, People, Government and Religion', is credited with one of the earliest written uses of the word in English, describing the fruit. The fruit itself was a significant food source for Native American tribes and was introduced to European settlers by them. The scientific name for the American persimmon, 'Diospyros virginiana', reflects its origin. Over time, the word expanded to include other species of persimmon found globally, particularly Asian varieties (Diospyros kaki) which are now more widely cultivated and known commercially.
First Recorded Use
1612 (in English)
Cultural Associations
In various cultures, persimmons symbolize good luck, longevity, and autumn. In Japan, dried persimmons (hoshigaki) are a traditional treat and are often associated with New Year celebrations. The wood of the persimmon tree is very hard and is used for specialized items like golf club heads (though less common now) and musical instruments. The fruit's astringent quality when unripe is a notable characteristic, which disappears as it ripens, becoming sweet and soft. Its vibrant orange color (#ec5800) is strongly associated with the autumn harvest season.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #EC5800;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #EC5800;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #EC5800;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#EC5800,
#D9F1FF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#EC5800,
#D9F1FF
);
}// SCSS variable
$persimmon: #EC5800;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$persimmon-r: 236;
$persimmon-g: 88;
$persimmon-b: 0;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $persimmon;
color: rgba($persimmon-r, $persimmon-g, $persimmon-b, 0.8);
}