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#EEDCA0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEDCA0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEDCA0 Color Information

#EEDCA0 RGB value is (238, 220, 160). The hex color red value is 238, green is 220, and blue is 160. 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.

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#EEDCA0 Color Meaning

color #EEDCA0 deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #EEDCA0 functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #EEDCA0 avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #EEDCA0 a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, Color #EEDCA0 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, #EEDCA0 reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #EEDCA0’s a humane neutral. Culturally, Color #EEDCA0 echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #EEDCA0 association lends #EEDCA0 authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #EEDCA0 implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #EEDCA0 to signal authenticity without antiquation. #EEDCA0 feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, Color #EEDCA0 represents continuity. #EEDCA0 is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #EEDCA0 creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #EEDCA0’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEDCA0 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
#EEDCA0
RGB
rgb(238, 220, 160)
HSL
hsl(46°, 70%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 33%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 33%, 93%)
XYZ
67.1983 71.9016 43.5944
Yxy
71.9016 0.3678 0.3936
Hunter Lab
84.7948 -0.9003 8.6714
CIE-Lab
87.9212 -2.5092 31.7668

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue160 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#EEDCA0 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

#EEDCA0 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 #EEDCA0 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 #EEDCA0 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

#EEDCA0

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEDCA0;

Text Color

color: #EEDCA0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEDCA0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEDCA040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEDCA0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEDCA0 0%, #c29d22 100%);

#EEDCA0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEDCA0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.