Color swatch image showing #EEE682 with RGB(238,230,130) values

#EEE682 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEE682 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEE682 Color Information

#EEE682 RGB value is (238, 230, 130). The hex color red value is 238, green is 230, and blue is 130. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 45 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEE682 Color Meaning

Color #EEE682 offers balanced luminosity, grounded brightness, and approachable warmth. Slightly deeper than Khaki1 but still high in reflectance (RGB 238, 230, 133), #EEE682 mimics the color of ripe wheat or parchment under overcast sun—natural, readable, and quietly confident. Color #EEE682 avoids the sterility of white and the intensity of yellow, making #EEE682 ideal for backgrounds that must support both text and imagery without competing. Designers use color #EEE682 in editorial design, e-commerce product displays, and educational platforms where visual fatigue must be minimized. Its historical presence in the X11 color palette gives #EEE682 digital legitimacy, while its organic tone ensures #EEE682 never feels cold or mechanical. Culturally, #EEE682 aligns with agrarian rhythms—harvest, storage, and reuse—suggesting sustainability through practicality rather than activism. In perceptual studies, hues like color #EEE682 enhance visual scanning efficiency because they provide contrast without glare. Unlike saturated yellows that cause afterimages, #EEE682 tone supports prolonged screen use. Symbolically, color #EEE682 stands for dependable abundance: not flashy wealth, but the steady yield of consistent effort. #EEE682’s the color of full granaries and well-organized shelves—quiet assurance made visible.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEE682 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
#EEE682
RGB
rgb(238, 230, 130)
HSL
hsl(56°, 76%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 45%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 45%, 93%)
XYZ
67.5860 76.3825 32.3002
Yxy
76.3825 0.3834 0.4333
Hunter Lab
87.3971 -4.0735 13.1038
CIE-Lab
90.0366 -10.7724 49.4353

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Blue130 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEE682 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

#EEE682 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 #EEE682 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+)

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEE682 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

#EEE682

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEE682;

Text Color

color: #EEE682;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEE682;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEE68240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEE682;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEE682 0%, #bab019 100%);

#EEE682 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEE682 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.