Color swatch image showing #EEE89B with RGB(238,232,155) values
Color swatch image showing #EEE89B with RGB(238,232,155) values

#EEE89B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EEE89B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EEE89B Color Information

#EEE89B RGB value is (238, 232, 155). The hex color red value is 238, green is 232, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 35 percent, 7 percent.

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#EEE89B Color Meaning

Color #EEE89B denotes diffused illumination, intellectual softness, and cautious optimism. #EEE89B pale yellow suggests filtered sunlight. Color #EEE89B stimulates mind gently. Psychologically, color #EEE89B promotes clear thought hopefully. #EEE89B feels vintage fresh. Culturally, cornerstone of web design. Spiritually, color #EEE89B suggests gentle wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert #EEE89B 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
#EEE89B
RGB
rgb(238, 232, 155)
HSL
hsl(56°, 71%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 35%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 35%, 93%)
XYZ
70.0329 78.2569 42.4243
Yxy
78.2569 0.3672 0.4103
Hunter Lab
88.4629 -3.5759 11.1560
CIE-Lab
90.8970 -9.1589 38.2283

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green232 / 255 (91%)
91%
Blue155 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EEE89B 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

#EEE89B 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 #EEE89B 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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#EEE89B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEE89B 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

#EEE89B

protanopia

#ebebae

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEE89B;

Text Color

color: #EEE89B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEE89B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEE89B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEE89B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEE89B 0%, #c1b621 100%);

#EEE89B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EEE89B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.