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#EEC56F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEC56F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEC56F Color Information

#EEC56F RGB value is (238, 197, 111). The hex color red value is 238, green is 197, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 53 percent, 7percent.

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rgb(238, 197, 111)
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#EEC56F Color Meaning

color #EEC56F communicates optimism filtered through refinement. Unlike sharp yellows, #EEC56F tone feels measured and intellectual. Therefore, Color #EEC56F supports clarity without agitation. Mentally, Color #EEC56F enhances learning, memory, and open minded thinking. #EEC56F encourages curiosity while maintaining emotional balance. In classrooms and study tools, Color #EEC56F helps reduce fatigue and sustain attention. Symbolically, Color #EEC56F connects to trade, enlightenment, and knowledge exchange. #EEC56F reflects progress through cooperation rather than dominance. On a spiritual plane, Color #EEC56F represents thoughtful illumination and steady personal growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEC56F 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
#EEC56F
RGB
rgb(238, 197, 111)
HSL
hsl(41°, 79%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 53%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 53%, 93%)
XYZ
58.0954 59.2573 23.4148
Yxy
59.2573 0.4127 0.4210
Hunter Lab
76.9788 1.2690 9.3270
CIE-Lab
81.4328 4.3615 48.1647

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEC56F 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

#EEC56F 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 #EEC56F 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

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEC56F 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: #EEC56F;

Text Color

color: #EEC56F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEC56F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEC56F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEC56F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEC56F 0%, #b48115 100%);

#EEC56F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEC56F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.