Color swatch image showing #EDC9B8 with RGB(237,201,184) values

#EDC9B8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EDC9B8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EDC9B8 Color Information

#EDC9B8 RGB value is (237, 201, 184). The hex color red value is 237, green is 201, and blue is 184. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 83 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 22 percent, 7 percent.

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#EDC9B8 Color Meaning

Color #EDC9B8 signifies bleached warmth, softened refuge, and gentle erosion. #EDC9B8 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 #EDC9B8 soothes and comforts, promoting a sense of safe haven, gentle weathering, and muted, reflective warmth. #EDC9B8 culturally references safari clothing, beach houses, and the palette of ancient, sun-bleached artifacts. Spiritually, #EDC9B8 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 #EDC9B8 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
#EDC9B8
RGB
rgb(237, 201, 184)
HSL
hsl(19°, 60%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 22%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 22%, 93%)
XYZ
64.4634 63.2385 54.1561
Yxy
63.2385 0.3545 0.3477
Hunter Lab
79.5226 3.2213 3.4456
CIE-Lab
83.5677 10.1293 13.2063

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue184 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EDC9B8 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

#EDC9B8 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 #EDC9B8 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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#EDC9B8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EDC9B8 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

#EDC9B8

protanopia

#ddddbc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EDC9B8;

Text Color

color: #EDC9B8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EDC9B8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EDC9B840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EDC9B8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EDC9B8 0%, #c25f30 100%);

#EDC9B8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EDC9B8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.