#EDC9AD Color Meaning and Information

#EDC9AD Color Information

#EDC9AD RGB value is (237, 201, 173). The hex color red value is 237, green is 201, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 27 percent, 7 percent.

#EDC9AD

rgb(237, 201, 173)

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#EDC9AD Color Meaning

Color #EDC9AD signifies bleached warmth, softened refuge, and gentle erosion. #EDC9AD pale, pinkish-beige is the color of sand after the sun has passed its peak, suggesting dunes at dawn, weathered bones, and soft, protective textures. Psychologically, color #EDC9AD soothes and comforts, promoting a sense of safe haven, gentle weathering, and muted, reflective warmth. #EDC9AD culturally references safari clothing, beach houses, and the palette of ancient, sun-bleached artifacts. Spiritually, #EDC9AD color represents resilience through softening, the wisdom of being worn smooth, and a protective, nurturing warmth that does not burn, embodying a gentle and enduring shelter.

Color Conversion

Convert #EDC9AD 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

#EDC9AD

RGB

rgb(237, 201, 173)

HSL

hsl(26°, 64%, 80%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 15%, 27%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(26°, 27%, 93%)

XYZ

63.3545 62.7949 48.3167

Yxy

62.7949 0.3631 0.3599

Hunter Lab

79.2432 2.7037 4.6846

CIE-Lab

83.3344 8.6015 18.7173

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Blue173 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Yellow27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EDC9AD 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

#EDC9AD 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 #EDC9AD 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#EDC9AD

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 #EDC9AD 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

#EDC9AD

protanopia

#ddddb4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EDC9AD;

Text Color

color: #EDC9AD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EDC9AD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EDC9AD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EDC9AD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDC9AD 0%, #c06b2a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EDC9AD in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.