Persimmon Color
Persimmon is a red color with hex code #FF6B53. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with persimmon, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
Persimmon Color Values
What Does Persimmon Mean?
Persimmon belongs to the red family of colors. Reds grab attention faster than anything else on the spectrum. It's why clearance tags, warning signs, and buy buttons lean on red tones, and why painters reach for red when a focal point has to carry a composition. Reds also advance visually, stepping forward while cooler hues recede into the background. Persimmon sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, Persimmon is classified as a orange (nearest centroid: strong reddish orange, #D9603B).
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With Persimmon
Persimmon and #52E8FF are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #FF5291 and #FFBF52, which sit beside persimmon on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair persimmon with triadic partners #52FF69 and #6952FF. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Orange Pink —
#FF6F52(Delta E 2) - Outrageous Orange —
#FF6E4A(Delta E 6) - Tomato —
#FF6347(Delta E 6) - Pinkish Orange —
#FF724C(Delta E 6) - Sunset Orange —
#FD5E53(Delta E 6)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #FF6B53; }
.background { background-color: #FF6B53; }
.border { border: 2px solid #FF6B53; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF6B5340; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for persimmon?
Persimmon has the hex code #FF6B53. In RGB notation it is rgb(255, 107, 83), in HSL it is hsl(8, 100%, 66%), and its OKLCH value is 0.708, 0.185, 31.4.
What does the color persimmon mean?
Red-family colors like persimmon carry distinct psychological associations. Persimmon belongs to the red family of colors. Reds grab attention faster than anything else on the spectrum. It's why clearance tags, warning signs, and buy buttons lean on red tones, and why painters reach for red when a focal point has to carry a composition. Reds also advance visually, stepping forward while cooler hues recede into the background. Persimmon sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with persimmon?
Persimmon has three easy routes: its complement #52E8FF for punch, its neighbors #FF5291 and #FFBF52 for something calmer, or triadic partners #52FF69 and #6952FF when you want energy.
Is persimmon a standard web color?
No — Persimmon is not a CSS keyword. Use its hex value #FF6B53 or any RGB/HSL equivalent in your stylesheets.
How do I make persimmon lighter or darker?
To lighten persimmon, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #FFE4E0 (lightest tint) to #380700 (darkest shade).
About Persimmon
Persimmon is classified as a Orange in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Red hue family. It has The color is recognized by Resene.
Use our Color Converter to convert #FF6B53 to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.