Color swatch image showing #EDC9A6 with RGB(237,201,166) values

#EDC9A6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EDC9A6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EDC9A6 Color Information

#EDC9A6 RGB value is (237, 201, 166). The hex color red value is 237, green is 201, and blue is 166. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 30 percent, 7 percent.

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#EDC9A6 Color Meaning

Color #EDC9A6 conveys a shaded, more substantive version of its parent color, suggesting depth, realism, and moderated warmth. #EDC9A6 slightly darker and grayer tone adds dimension to the PeachPuff concept, moving #EDC9A6 from a flat background to a tangible, shaded object. Psychologically, PeachPuff2 (#EDC9A6) maintains the comforting core of PeachPuff but introduces a note of stability and physical presence. #EDC9A6 feels more grounded and less ethereal, suitable for creating interactive elements or visual hierarchies that retain a soft, inviting character. #EDC9A6 color adds weight without sacrificing gentleness. Symbolically, PeachPuff2 (#EDC9A6) represents comfort that has been tested and proven, warmth that has substance. #EDC9A6 is the color of a well-worn armchair versus a new cushion. As part of the X11 color numbering system, PeachPuff2 (#EDC9A6) exists to provide designers with a systematic way to add shading and volume while staying within a specific emotional palette. #EDC9A6 ensures that the comforting "PeachPuff" feeling can be applied to more complex, three-dimensional digital designs.

Color Conversion

Convert #EDC9A6 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
#EDC9A6
RGB
rgb(237, 201, 166)
HSL
hsl(30°, 66%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 30%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 30%, 93%)
XYZ
62.6946 62.5310 44.8417
Yxy
62.5310 0.3686 0.3677
Hunter Lab
79.0765 2.3972 5.4178
CIE-Lab
83.1950 7.6806 22.2255

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue166 / 255 (65%)
65%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EDC9A6 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

#EDC9A6 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 #EDC9A6 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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#EDC9A6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EDC9A6 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

#EDC9A6

protanopia

#ddddae

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EDC9A6;

Text Color

color: #EDC9A6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EDC9A6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EDC9A640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EDC9A6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDC9A6 0%, #c07427 100%);

#EDC9A6 Color FAQs

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