Color swatch image showing #EEC59D with RGB(238,197,157) values

#EEC59D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEC59D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEC59D Color Information

#EEC59D RGB value is (238, 197, 157). The hex color red value is 238, green is 197, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 34 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEC59D Color Meaning

Color #EEC59D deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #EEC59D functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #EEC59D avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #EEC59D a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, color #EEC59D enhances readability and comfort in digital and print media. Its LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of approximately 62 ensures sufficient contrast against dark text without glare. In interface design, #EEC59D reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #EEC59D’s a humane neutral. Culturally, color #EEC59D echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #EEC59D association lends #EEC59D authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #EEC59D implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #EEC59D to signal authenticity without antiquation. #EEC59D feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, color #EEC59D represents continuity. #EEC59D is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #EEC59D creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #EEC59D’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEC59D 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
#EEC59D
RGB
rgb(238, 197, 157)
HSL
hsl(30°, 70%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 34%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 34%, 93%)
XYZ
61.3120 60.5440 40.3530
Yxy
60.5440 0.3780 0.3732
Hunter Lab
77.8100 2.7249 5.8643
CIE-Lab
82.1330 9.0348 25.5350

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEC59D 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

#EEC59D 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 #EEC59D 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+)

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 #EEC59D 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

#EEC59D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEC59D;

Text Color

color: #EEC59D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEC59D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEC59D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEC59D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEC59D 0%, #c07122 100%);

#EEC59D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEC59D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.