Color swatch image showing #EEDC74 with RGB(238,220,116) values
Color swatch image showing #EEDC74 with RGB(238,220,116) values

#EEDC74 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEDC74 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEDC74 Color Information

#EEDC74 RGB value is (238, 220, 116). The hex color red value is 238, green is 220, and blue is 116. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 51 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEDC74 Color Meaning

Color #EEDC74 is a medium-bright, muted yellow shade, a warm tone in the yellow spectrum. Color #EEDC74 psychologically promotes optimism, creativity, and mental alertness, encouraging clarity and joyful engagement. Culturally, color #EEDC74 is used in design, interiors, and branding to convey warmth, cheerfulness, and natural simplicity. Spiritually, #EEDC74 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, confidence, and energetic balance. Feng Shui uses #EEDC74 to bring positive energy, mental clarity, and uplifting vibes to kitchens, study areas, or creative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEDC74 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
#EEDC74
RGB
rgb(238, 220, 116)
HSL
hsl(51°, 78%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 51%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 51%, 93%)
XYZ
64.0055 70.6245 26.7814
Yxy
70.6245 0.3965 0.4375
Hunter Lab
84.0384 -2.4384 12.4143
CIE-Lab
87.3022 -7.0106 52.7967

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue116 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEDC74 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

#EEDC74 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 #EEDC74 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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#EEDC74

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEDC74 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

#EEDC74

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEDC74;

Text Color

color: #EEDC74;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEDC74;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEDC7440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEDC74;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEDC74 0%, #b59d16 100%);

#EEDC74 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEDC74 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.