Color swatch image showing #EEC59A with RGB(238,197,154) values

#EEC59A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEC59A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEC59A Color Information

#EEC59A RGB value is (238, 197, 154). The hex color red value is 238, green is 197, and blue is 154. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 35 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEC59A Color Meaning

Color #EEC59A conveys calm warmth, balanced energy, and reflective clarity. In color psychology, #EEC59A encourages measured thinking, attentive observation, and emotional stability. Across cultures and history, color #EEC59A appears in art, textiles, and traditional design, representing durability, subtle elegance, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #EEC59A embodies conscious grounding, deliberate awareness, and balanced presence. #EEC59A supports thoughtful action and reflective engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEC59A 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
#EEC59A
RGB
rgb(238, 197, 154)
HSL
hsl(31°, 71%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 35%, 93%)
XYZ
61.0589 60.4427 39.0203
Yxy
60.4427 0.3804 0.3765
Hunter Lab
77.7449 2.6093 6.1395
CIE-Lab
82.0782 8.6754 27.0399

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue154 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEC59A 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

#EEC59A 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 #EEC59A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEC59A 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

#EEC59A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEC59A;

Text Color

color: #EEC59A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEC59A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEC59A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEC59A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEC59A 0%, #c17421 100%);

#EEC59A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEC59A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.