#EEC5AF Color Meaning and Information

#EEC5AF Color Information

#EEC5AF RGB value is (238, 197, 175). The hex color red value is 238, green is 197, and blue is 175. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 26 percent, 7percent.

#EEC5AF

rgb(238, 197, 175)

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#EEC5AF Color Meaning

color #EEC5AF signifies bleached warmth, softened refuge, and gentle erosion. #EEC5AF 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 #EEC5AF soothes and comforts, promoting a sense of safe haven, gentle weathering, and muted, reflective warmth. #EEC5AF culturally references safari clothing, beach houses, and the palette of ancient, sun-bleached artifacts. Spiritually, #EEC5AF 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 #EEC5AF 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

#EEC5AF

RGB

rgb(238, 197, 175)

HSL

hsl(21°, 65%, 81%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 17%, 26%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(21°, 26%, 93%)

XYZ

62.9640 61.2048 49.0526

Yxy

61.2048 0.3635 0.3533

Hunter Lab

78.2335 3.4845 4.0560

CIE-Lab

82.4887 11.3474 16.4887

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue175 / 255 (69%)

69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Yellow26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEC5AF 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

#EEC5AF 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 #EEC5AF 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:#EEC5AF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEC5AF 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

#EEC5AF

protanopia

#dcdcb4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEC5AF;

Text Color

color: #EEC5AF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEC5AF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEC5AF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEC5AF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEC5AF 0%, #c35f29 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EEC5AF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.