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#EEDC9F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEDC9F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEDC9F Color Information

#EEDC9F RGB value is (238, 220, 159). The hex color red value is 238, green is 220, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 33 percent, 7percent.

#EEDC9F
rgb(238, 220, 159)
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#EEDC9F Color Meaning

color #EEDC9F deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #EEDC9F functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #EEDC9F avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #EEDC9F a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, Color #EEDC9F 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, #EEDC9F reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #EEDC9F’s a humane neutral. Culturally, Color #EEDC9F echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #EEDC9F association lends #EEDC9F authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #EEDC9F implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #EEDC9F to signal authenticity without antiquation. #EEDC9F feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, Color #EEDC9F represents continuity. #EEDC9F is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #EEDC9F creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #EEDC9F’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEDC9F 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
#EEDC9F
RGB
rgb(238, 220, 159)
HSL
hsl(46°, 70%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 33%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 33%, 93%)
XYZ
67.1111 71.8667 43.1354
Yxy
71.8667 0.3685 0.3946
Hunter Lab
84.7742 -0.9427 8.7745
CIE-Lab
87.9044 -2.6295 32.2570

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEDC9F 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

#EEDC9F 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 #EEDC9F 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+)

1.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEDC9F 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

#EEDC9F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEDC9F;

Text Color

color: #EEDC9F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEDC9F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEDC9F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEDC9F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEDC9F 0%, #c29d22 100%);

#EEDC9F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEDC9F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.