Color swatch image showing #EEC59F with RGB(238,197,159) values
Color swatch image showing #EEC59F with RGB(238,197,159) values

#EEC59F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEC59F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEC59F Color Information

#EEC59F RGB value is (238, 197, 159). The hex color red value is 238, green is 197, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 33 percent, 7 percent.

#EEC59F color swatch
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#EEC59F Color Meaning

Color #EEC59F deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #EEC59F functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #EEC59F avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #EEC59F a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, color #EEC59F 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, #EEC59F reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #EEC59F’s a humane neutral. Culturally, color #EEC59F echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #EEC59F association lends #EEC59F authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #EEC59F implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #EEC59F to signal authenticity without antiquation. #EEC59F feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, color #EEC59F represents continuity. #EEC59F is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #EEC59F creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #EEC59F’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEC59F 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
#EEC59F
RGB
rgb(238, 197, 159)
HSL
hsl(29°, 70%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 33%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 33%, 93%)
XYZ
61.4842 60.6129 41.2598
Yxy
60.6129 0.3764 0.3710
Hunter Lab
77.8543 2.8037 5.6767
CIE-Lab
82.1702 9.2785 24.5310

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEC59F 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

#EEC59F 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 #EEC59F 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 #EEC59F 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

#EEC59F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEC59F;

Text Color

color: #EEC59F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEC59F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEC59F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEC59F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEC59F 0%, #c27022 100%);

#EEC59F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEC59F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.