Color swatch image showing #EED5C5 with RGB(238,213,197) values
Color swatch image showing #EED5C5 with RGB(238,213,197) values

#EED5C5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EED5C5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EED5C5 Color Information

#EED5C5 RGB value is (238, 213, 197). The hex color red value is 238, green is 213, and blue is 197. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 17 percent, 7 percent.

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#EED5C5 Color Meaning

Color #EED5C5 expresses soft neutrality, tactile comfort, and understated elegance. #EED5C5 warm off-white mimics the inner shell of the #EED5C5 nut—creamy, slightly beige, and gently organic. Psychologically, color #EED5C5 reduces visual tension in interiors and interfaces by diffusing light without stark contrast. #EED5C5 feels more intentional than pure white and more calming than beige, making #EED5C5 ideal for wellness spaces, editorial design, and inclusive digital products that prioritize readability over flair. In fashion and packaging, #EED5C5 communicates quiet luxury—think unbleached linen, ceramic tableware, or clean beauty. Culturally, #EED5C5 aligns with “quiet consumerism,” where value lies in subtlety and sustainability rather than loud branding. Spiritually, #EED5C5 suggests nourishment without excess: gentle care for self and environment. Use color #EED5C5 as a foundational tone when you need warmth without color dominance—especially in minimalist, accessible, or aging-friendly design systems.

Color Conversion

Convert #EED5C5 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
#EED5C5
RGB
rgb(238, 213, 197)
HSL
hsl(23°, 55%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 17%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 17%, 93%)
XYZ
69.1322 69.7969 62.6518
Yxy
69.7969 0.3430 0.3462
Hunter Lab
83.5445 2.1689 3.2863
CIE-Lab
86.8971 6.1376 11.0595

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green213 / 255 (84%)
84%
Blue197 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EED5C5 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

#EED5C5 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 #EED5C5 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
#EED5C5

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EED5C5 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

#EED5C5

protanopia

#e3e3c9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EED5C5;

Text Color

color: #EED5C5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EED5C5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EED5C540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EED5C5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EED5C5 0%, #c06c38 100%);

#EED5C5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EED5C5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.