Color swatch image showing #EEDD83 with RGB(238,221,131) values

#EEDD83 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEDD83 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEDD83 Color Information

#EEDD83 RGB value is (238, 221, 131). The hex color red value is 238, green is 221, and blue is 131. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 45 percent, 7 percent.

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rgb(238, 221, 131)
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#EEDD83 Color Meaning

Color #EEDD83 signifies soft warmth, gentle energy, and subtle illumination. Its pale golden tone evokes early sunlight and cozy radiance. Psychologically, Light Goldenrod (#EEDD83) promotes optimism, relaxation, and positive focus. In design, Light Goldenrod (#EEDD83) complements neutrals, muted greens, and pastels, adding warmth and approachable sophistication. Symbolically, #EEDD83 represents clarity, cheerfulness, and gentle vitality. Spiritually, Light Goldenrod (#EEDD83) fosters mindful optimism, inner brightness, and reflective calm. Culturally, #EEDD83 is associated with sunlight, nurturing spaces, and serene aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEDD83 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
#EEDD83
RGB
rgb(238, 221, 131)
HSL
hsl(50°, 76%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 45%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 45%, 93%)
XYZ
65.2131 71.5287 31.8421
Yxy
71.5287 0.3868 0.4243
Hunter Lab
84.5746 -2.1802 11.4774
CIE-Lab
87.7413 -6.1638 46.1114

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green221 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue131 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEDD83 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

#EEDD83 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 #EEDD83 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+)

1.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEDD83 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

#EEDD83

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEDD83;

Text Color

color: #EEDD83;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEDD83;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEDD8340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEDD83;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEDD83 0%, #baa019 100%);

#EEDD83 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEDD83 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.