Color swatch image showing #EEE8C3 with RGB(238,232,195) values

#EEE8C3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEE8C3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEE8C3 Color Information

#EEE8C3 RGB value is (238, 232, 195). The hex color red value is 238, green is 232, and blue is 195. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 18 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEE8C3 Color Meaning

Color #EEE8C3 conveys muted warmth, grounded cheerfulness, and subtle sophistication. Its soft yellow tone evokes gentle sunlight and cozy elegance. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon2 (#EEE8C3) promotes calm optimism, clarity of thought, and emotional steadiness. In design, color #EEE8C3 pairs well with earthy neutrals and pastels for inviting, harmonious compositions. Symbolically, #EEE8C3 embodies subtle vitality, nurturing energy, and understated brightness. Spiritually, color #EEE8C3 encourages inner balance, mindful awareness, and gentle optimism. Across cultures, #EEE8C3 is associated with domestic comfort, refined warmth, and soft illumination.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEE8C3 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
#EEE8C3
RGB
rgb(238, 232, 195)
HSL
hsl(52°, 56%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 18%, 93%)
XYZ
73.9668 79.8305 63.1401
Yxy
79.8305 0.3410 0.3680
Hunter Lab
89.3479 -1.5863 6.2631
CIE-Lab
91.6088 -3.9243 18.7519

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green232 / 255 (91%)
91%
Blue195 / 255 (76%)
76%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEE8C3 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

#EEE8C3 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 #EEE8C3 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

1.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEE8C3 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

#EEE8C3

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEE8C3;

Text Color

color: #EEE8C3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEE8C3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEE8C340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEE8C3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEE8C3 0%, #c1af37 100%);

#EEE8C3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEE8C3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.