Color swatch image showing #EEC5A5 with RGB(238,197,165) values

#EEC5A5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEC5A5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEC5A5 Color Information

#EEC5A5 RGB value is (238, 197, 165). The hex color red value is 238, green is 197, and blue is 165. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 31 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEC5A5 Color Meaning

Color #EEC5A5 conveys a shaded, more substantive version of its parent color, suggesting depth, realism, and moderated warmth. #EEC5A5 slightly darker and grayer tone adds dimension to the PeachPuff concept, moving #EEC5A5 from a flat background to a tangible, shaded object. Psychologically, PeachPuff2 (#EEC5A5) maintains the comforting core of PeachPuff but introduces a note of stability and physical presence. #EEC5A5 feels more grounded and less ethereal, suitable for creating interactive elements or visual hierarchies that retain a soft, inviting character. #EEC5A5 color adds weight without sacrificing gentleness. Symbolically, PeachPuff2 (#EEC5A5) represents comfort that has been tested and proven, warmth that has substance. #EEC5A5 is the color of a well-worn armchair versus a new cushion. As part of the X11 color numbering system, PeachPuff2 (#EEC5A5) exists to provide designers with a systematic way to add shading and volume while staying within a specific emotional palette. #EEC5A5 ensures that the comforting "PeachPuff" feeling can be applied to more complex, three-dimensional digital designs.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEC5A5 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
#EEC5A5
RGB
rgb(238, 197, 165)
HSL
hsl(26°, 68%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 31%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 31%, 93%)
XYZ
62.0177 60.8263 44.0693
Yxy
60.8263 0.3716 0.3644
Hunter Lab
77.9912 3.0484 5.0943
CIE-Lab
82.2853 10.0297 21.5163

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green197 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue165 / 255 (65%)
65%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEC5A5 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

#EEC5A5 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 #EEC5A5 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
#EEC5A5

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 #EEC5A5 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

#EEC5A5

protanopia

#dcdcad

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEC5A5;

Text Color

color: #EEC5A5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEC5A5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEC5A540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEC5A5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEC5A5 0%, #c26925 100%);

#EEC5A5 Color FAQs

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