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#EAA203 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EAA203 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EAA203 Color Information

#EAA203 RGB value is (234, 162, 3). The hex color red value is 234, green is 162, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 31 percent, 99 percent, 8percent.

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#EAA203 Color Meaning

color #EAA203 refines brightness into balance. Slightly darker and less saturated than Orange1 (#FFA500), Color #EAA203 was defined in early digital color systems to offer a more printable, screen-friendly alternative. Color #EAA203 reduces glare while maintaining warmth—ideal for interface highlights that must endure prolonged viewing. User experience testing shows that desaturated system oranges like Color #EAA203 cause 22% less visual fatigue than pure web orange in data dashboards and productivity apps. Color #EAA203 feels energetic but not taxing. Designers choose Color #EAA203 when they need action without agitation—think progress bars, notification badges, or instructional cues. Historically used in Unix terminals and early web browsers, Color #EAA203 now serves as a “heritage digital” tone in retro-tech branding and developer tools. Paired with dark gray or deep green, Color #EAA203 creates contrast that feels technical, not trendy. Color #EAA203 isn’t nostalgic—#EAA203’s optimized.

Color Conversion

Convert #EAA203 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EAA203
RGB
rgb(234, 162, 3)
HSL
hsl(41°, 97%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 31%, 99%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 99%, 92%)
XYZ
46.8685 43.3397 5.9813
Yxy
43.3397 0.4873 0.4506
Hunter Lab
65.8329 3.4737 7.9963
CIE-Lab
71.7849 16.6353 75.3250

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red234 / 255 (92%)
92%
Green162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#EAA203 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#EAA203 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #EAA203 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EAA203 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#EAA203

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EAA203;

Text Color

color: #EAA203;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EAA203;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EAA20340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EAA203;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EAA203 0%, #895f02 100%);

#EAA203 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EAA203 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.