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#EDC98E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EDC98E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EDC98E Color Information

#EDC98E RGB value is (237, 201, 142). The hex color red value is 237, green is 201, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 40 percent, 7percent.

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rgb(237, 201, 142)
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#EDC98E Color Meaning

color #EDC98E conveys calm warmth, balanced energy, and reflective clarity. In color psychology, #EDC98E encourages measured thinking, attentive observation, and emotional stability. Across cultures and history, color #EDC98E appears in art, textiles, and traditional design, representing durability, subtle elegance, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #EDC98E embodies conscious grounding, deliberate awareness, and balanced presence. #EDC98E supports thoughtful action and reflective engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #EDC98E 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
#EDC98E
RGB
rgb(237, 201, 142)
HSL
hsl(37°, 73%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 40%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 40%, 93%)
XYZ
60.6942 61.7308 34.3075
Yxy
61.7308 0.3872 0.3939
Hunter Lab
78.5690 1.4762 7.6208
CIE-Lab
82.7701 4.8328 34.1990

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EDC98E 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

#EDC98E 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 #EDC98E 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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#EDC98E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EDC98E 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

#EDC98E

protanopia

#dddd9c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EDC98E;

Text Color

color: #EDC98E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EDC98E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EDC98E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EDC98E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDC98E 0%, #bc7f1d 100%);

#EDC98E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EDC98E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.