Color swatch image showing #EEAD1D with RGB(238,173,29) values
Color swatch image showing #EEAD1D with RGB(238,173,29) values

#EEAD1D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEAD1D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEAD1D Color Information

#EEAD1D RGB value is (238, 173, 29). The hex color red value is 238, green is 173, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 88 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEAD1D Color Meaning

Color #EEAD1D conveys warmth, optimism, and grounded energy. Its golden-orange tone suggests sunlight, harvest, and vibrant vitality. Psychologically, color #EEAD1D boosts focus, confidence, and positivity in daily activities. Culturally, the color is linked to celebrations, floral symbolism, and traditional textiles. Designers use color #EEAD1D to add brightness, contrast, and warmth to visual compositions. Spiritually, #EEAD1D represents creativity, courage, and the nurturing of personal growth. Color #EEAD1D encourages mindful action and a cheerful, purposeful outlook.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEAD1D 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
#EEAD1D
RGB
rgb(238, 173, 29)
HSL
hsl(41°, 86%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 88%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 88%, 93%)
XYZ
50.4252 48.1530 7.7992
Yxy
48.1530 0.4740 0.4527
Hunter Lab
69.3924 3.0046 9.1288
CIE-Lab
74.9213 12.8661 73.7008

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEAD1D 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

#EEAD1D 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 #EEAD1D 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.

#FFFFFF
#EEAD1D

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 #EEAD1D 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

#EEAD1D

protanopia

#d2d140

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEAD1D;

Text Color

color: #EEAD1D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEAD1D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEAD1D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEAD1D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEAD1D 0%, #91670b 100%);

#EEAD1D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEAD1D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.