#EEC253 Color Information

Hex color code: #EEC253

#EEC253 is a vivid orange color. In RGB it is (238, 194, 83), and in HSL it is (43°, 82%, 63%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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HEX

#EEC253

RGB

238, 194, 83

HSL

43°, 82%, 63%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 65%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EEC253;
background-color: #EEC253;
border-color: #EEC253;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EEC253;
border: 2px solid #EEC253;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EEC253]
text-[#EEC253]
border-[#EEC253]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EEC253]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EEC253, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EEC253; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EEC253; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #EEC253; background-color: #EEC25315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EEC25320; border-left: 4px solid #EEC253; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #EEC253; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EEC253 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 194, 83

Red: 238 / Green: 194 / Blue: 83

HSL

43°, 82%, 63%

Hue: 43° / Saturation: 82% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 65%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 65% / Key: 7%

What color is #EEC253?

#EEC253 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

537FEE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EEC253 to RGB:

rgb(238, 194, 83)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EEC253 to HSL:

hsl(43, 82%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EEC253 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 65%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EEC253 is a striking orange color with RGB values of 238, 194, 83 and HSL of 43°, 82%, 63%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EEC253 is #537FEE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE7553.

Use #EEC253 in CSS: color: #EEC253 or background-color: #EEC253. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EEC253

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 12.48:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC253?

#EEC253 is a striking orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EEC253?

#EEC253 in RGB is (238, 194, 83) - 238 red, 194 green, and 83 blue.

How to use #EEC253 in CSS?

Use #EEC253 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EEC253?

#537FEE (complementary), #EE7553 (analogous), and #DFA616 (lighter shade) work well with #EEC253.