#EEAD0C Color Meaning and Information

#EEAD0C Color Information

#EEAD0C RGB value is (238, 173, 12). The hex color red value is 238, green is 173, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 95 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEAD0C Color Meaning

Color #EEAD0C signifies subdued radiance, dependable value, and communal warmth. #EEAD0C slightly toned-down version maintains a golden hue, suggesting honey, brass instruments, and late summer sun. Psychologically, color #EEAD0C fosters feelings of reliability, wholesome energy, and a confidence that is bright but not overwhelming. #EEAD0C culturally references team colors, golden-hour photography, and artisan crafts. Spiritually, #EEAD0C color represents sustained light, the glow of collective effort, and a prosperity that is steady and reliable, embodying a consistent and heartening glow.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEAD0C 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

#EEAD0C

RGB

rgb(238, 173, 12)

HSL

hsl(43°, 90%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 95%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(43°, 95%, 93%)

XYZ

50.2698 48.0908 6.9808

Yxy

48.0908 0.4772 0.4565

Hunter Lab

69.3475 2.9406 9.2763

CIE-Lab

74.8822 12.6185 76.6465

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEAD0C 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

#EEAD0C 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 #EEAD0C 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:#EEAD0C

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 #EEAD0C 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

#EEAD0C

protanopia

#d2d133

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEAD0C;

Text Color

color: #EEAD0C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEAD0C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEAD0C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEAD0C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEAD0C 0%, #8d6707 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EEAD0C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.