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#EEAD00 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEAD00 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEAD00 Color Information

#EEAD00 RGB value is (238, 173, 0). The hex color red value is 238, green is 173, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 100 percent, 7percent.

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#EEAD00 Color Meaning

Color #EEAD00 expresses energy guided by purpose. #EEAD00 strong yellow orange (#EEAD00) carries warmth and vitality while maintaining visual weight and direction. Psychologically, color #EEAD00 increases alertness and motivation. #EEAD00 supports action driven thinking rather than passive observation. Culturally, #EEAD00 appears in signage, packaging, and cultural art where visibility matters. Spiritually, #EEAD00 represents confidence, focused energy, and personal drive.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEAD00 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
#EEAD00
RGB
rgb(238, 173, 0)
HSL
hsl(44°, 100%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 100%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 100%, 93%)
XYZ
50.2035 48.0643 6.6313
Yxy
48.0643 0.4786 0.4582
Hunter Lab
69.3284 2.9133 9.3393
CIE-Lab
74.8655 12.5126 77.9763

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEAD00 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

#EEAD00 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 #EEAD00 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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#EEAD00

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEAD00 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

#EEAD00

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEAD00;

Text Color

color: #EEAD00;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEAD00;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEAD0040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEAD00;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEAD00 0%, #8e6800 100%);

#EEAD00 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEAD00 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.