Color swatch image showing #EEC5A1 with RGB(238,197,161) values
Color swatch image showing #EEC5A1 with RGB(238,197,161) values

#EEC5A1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEC5A1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEC5A1 Color Information

#EEC5A1 RGB value is (238, 197, 161). The hex color red value is 238, green is 197, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 32 percent, 7 percent.

#EEC5A1 color swatch
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#EEC5A1 Color Meaning

Color #EEC5A1 deepens the original’s earthiness with a touch more amber, suggesting aged paper, sunlit clay, and tactile warmth. Color #EEC5A1 functions as a mid-tone in the Navajo White family, balancing neutrality with subtle personality. #EEC5A1 avoids the chalkiness of beige while resisting trends toward cool grays—making #EEC5A1 a durable choice for timeless design systems. From a perceptual standpoint, color #EEC5A1 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, #EEC5A1 reduces eye strain during prolonged use—especially compared to stark white backgrounds. #EEC5A1’s a humane neutral. Culturally, color #EEC5A1 echoes archival materials—old maps, ledger pages, field notebooks. #EEC5A1 association lends #EEC5A1 authority in editorial and academic contexts. Unlike clinical whites, #EEC5A1 implies human touch and time. Publishers, museums, and heritage brands use #EEC5A1 to signal authenticity without antiquation. #EEC5A1 feels handled, not sterile. Symbolically, color #EEC5A1 represents continuity. #EEC5A1 is the color of memory made visible—not faded, but mellowed. In spatial design, #EEC5A1 creates cohesion across materials (wood, plaster, fabric) by harmonizing warm undertones. #EEC5A1’s a unifier that respects texture, not a blank slate.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEC5A1 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
#EEC5A1
RGB
rgb(238, 197, 161)
HSL
hsl(28°, 69%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 32%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 32%, 93%)
XYZ
61.6592 60.6829 42.1814
Yxy
60.6829 0.3748 0.3688
Hunter Lab
77.8992 2.8839 5.4859
CIE-Lab
82.2080 9.5256 23.5265

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue161 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEC5A1 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

#EEC5A1 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 #EEC5A1 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
#EEC5A1

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 #EEC5A1 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

#EEC5A1

protanopia

#dcdcaa

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEC5A1;

Text Color

color: #EEC5A1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEC5A1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEC5A140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEC5A1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEC5A1 0%, #c16d23 100%);

#EEC5A1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEC5A1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.