Color swatch image showing #EEE684 with RGB(238,230,132) values

#EEE684 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEE684 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEE684 Color Information

#EEE684 RGB value is (238, 230, 132). The hex color red value is 238, green is 230, and blue is 132. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 45 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEE684 Color Meaning

Color #EEE684 offers balanced luminosity, grounded brightness, and approachable warmth. Slightly deeper than Khaki1 but still high in reflectance (RGB 238, 230, 133), #EEE684 mimics the color of ripe wheat or parchment under overcast sun—natural, readable, and quietly confident. Color #EEE684 avoids the sterility of white and the intensity of yellow, making #EEE684 ideal for backgrounds that must support both text and imagery without competing. Designers use color #EEE684 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 #EEE684 digital legitimacy, while its organic tone ensures #EEE684 never feels cold or mechanical. Culturally, #EEE684 aligns with agrarian rhythms—harvest, storage, and reuse—suggesting sustainability through practicality rather than activism. In perceptual studies, hues like color #EEE684 enhance visual scanning efficiency because they provide contrast without glare. Unlike saturated yellows that cause afterimages, #EEE684 tone supports prolonged screen use. Symbolically, color #EEE684 stands for dependable abundance: not flashy wealth, but the steady yield of consistent effort. #EEE684’s the color of full granaries and well-organized shelves—quiet assurance made visible.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEE684 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
#EEE684
RGB
rgb(238, 230, 132)
HSL
hsl(55°, 76%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 45%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 45%, 93%)
XYZ
67.7216 76.4367 33.0142
Yxy
76.4367 0.3822 0.4314
Hunter Lab
87.4281 -4.0066 12.9397
CIE-Lab
90.0617 -10.5823 48.5028

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Blue132 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#EEE684 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

#EEE684 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 #EEE684 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEE684 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEE684;

Text Color

color: #EEE684;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEE684;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEE68440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEE684;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEE684 0%, #bdaf1a 100%);

#EEE684 Color FAQs

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