Color swatch image showing #EECBA0 with RGB(238,203,160) values
Color swatch image showing #EECBA0 with RGB(238,203,160) values

#EECBA0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EECBA0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EECBA0 Color Information

#EECBA0 RGB value is (238, 203, 160). The hex color red value is 238, green is 203, and blue is 160. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 33 percent, 7 percent.

#EECBA0 color swatch
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#EECBA0 Color Meaning

Color #EECBA0 deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #EECBA0 functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #EECBA0 avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #EECBA0 a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, color #EECBA0 enhances readability and comfort in digital and print media. Its LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of approximately 62 ensures sufficient contrast against dark text without glare. In interface design, #EECBA0 reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #EECBA0’s a humane neutral. Culturally, color #EECBA0 echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #EECBA0 association lends #EECBA0 authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #EECBA0 implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #EECBA0 to signal authenticity without antiquation. #EECBA0 feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, color #EECBA0 represents continuity. #EECBA0 is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #EECBA0 creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #EECBA0’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #EECBA0 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
#EECBA0
RGB
rgb(238, 203, 160)
HSL
hsl(33°, 70%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 33%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(33°, 33%, 93%)
XYZ
62.9610 63.4271 42.1820
Yxy
63.4271 0.3735 0.3763
Hunter Lab
79.6411 1.9810 6.3098
CIE-Lab
83.6666 6.2634 26.0407

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue160 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EECBA0 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

#EECBA0 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 #EECBA0 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.

#FFFFFF
#EECBA0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EECBA0 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

#EECBA0

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EECBA0;

Text Color

color: #EECBA0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EECBA0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EECBA040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EECBA0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EECBA0 0%, #c27a22 100%);

#EECBA0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EECBA0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.