Color swatch image showing #EEE611 with RGB(238,230,17) values
Color swatch image showing #EEE611 with RGB(238,230,17) values

#EEE611 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEE611 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEE611 Color Information

#EEE611 RGB value is (238, 230, 17). The hex color red value is 238, green is 230, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 93 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEE611 Color Meaning

Color #EEE611 represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #EEE611 strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #EEE611 feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #EEE611 stimulates mental speed and awareness. #EEE611 sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #EEE611 works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #EEE611 links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #EEE611 reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEE611 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
#EEE611
RGB
rgb(238, 230, 17)
HSL
hsl(58°, 87%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 93%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 93%, 93%)
XYZ
63.6579 74.8112 11.6152
Yxy
74.8112 0.4241 0.4985
Hunter Lab
86.4935 -5.9891 17.8057
CIE-Lab
89.3045 -16.4358 86.7062

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEE611 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

#EEE611 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 #EEE611 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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#EEE611

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEE611 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

#EEE611

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEE611;

Text Color

color: #EEE611;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEE611;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEE61140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEE611;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEE611 0%, #8d890a 100%);

#EEE611 Color FAQs

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