#EEAD12 Color Meaning and Information

#EEAD12 Color Information

#EEAD12 RGB value is (238, 173, 18). The hex color red value is 238, green is 173, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 92 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEAD12 Color Meaning

Color #EEAD12 signifies subdued radiance, dependable value, and communal warmth. #EEAD12 slightly toned-down version maintains a golden hue, suggesting honey, brass instruments, and late summer sun. Psychologically, color #EEAD12 fosters feelings of reliability, wholesome energy, and a confidence that is bright but not overwhelming. #EEAD12 culturally references team colors, golden-hour photography, and artisan crafts. Spiritually, #EEAD12 color represents sustained light, the glow of collective effort, and a prosperity that is steady and reliable, embodying a consistent and heartening glow.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEAD12 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

#EEAD12

RGB

rgb(238, 173, 18)

HSL

hsl(42°, 87%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 92%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(42°, 92%, 93%)

XYZ

50.3126 48.1080 7.2063

Yxy

48.1080 0.4763 0.4555

Hunter Lab

69.3599 2.9582 9.2357

CIE-Lab

74.8930 12.6868 75.8123

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow92 / 100 (92%)

92%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEAD12 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

#EEAD12 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 #EEAD12 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#EEAD12

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.98:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.98:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.98:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEAD12 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

#EEAD12

protanopia

#d2d138

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEAD12;

Text Color

color: #EEAD12;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEAD12;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEAD1240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEAD12;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEAD12 0%, #8d660a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EEAD12 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.