#EEC59B Color Meaning and Information

#EEC59B Color Information

#EEC59B RGB value is (238, 197, 155). The hex color red value is 238, green is 197, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 35 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEC59B Color Meaning

Color #EEC59B conveys calm warmth, balanced energy, and reflective clarity. In color psychology, #EEC59B encourages measured thinking, attentive observation, and emotional stability. Across cultures and history, color #EEC59B appears in art, textiles, and traditional design, representing durability, subtle elegance, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #EEC59B embodies conscious grounding, deliberate awareness, and balanced presence. #EEC59B supports thoughtful action and reflective engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEC59B 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

#EEC59B

RGB

rgb(238, 197, 155)

HSL

hsl(30°, 71%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(30°, 35%, 93%)

XYZ

61.1425 60.4762 39.4609

Yxy

60.4762 0.3796 0.3754

Hunter Lab

77.7664 2.6474 6.0485

CIE-Lab

82.0963 8.7944 26.5384

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue155 / 255 (61%)

61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Yellow35 / 100 (35%)

35%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEC59B 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

#EEC59B 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 #EEC59B 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:#EEC59B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEC59B 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

#EEC59B

protanopia

#dcdca5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEC59B;

Text Color

color: #EEC59B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEC59B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEC59B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEC59B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEC59B 0%, #c17121 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EEC59B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.