#EEC272 Color Information

Hex color code: #EEC272

#EEC272 is a striking orange color. In RGB it is (238, 194, 114), and in HSL it is (39°, 78%, 69%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameBurlywood
HEX
#EEC272
RGB
238, 194, 114
HSL
39°, 78%, 69%
CMYK
0%, 18%, 52%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #EEC272;
background-color: #EEC272;
border-color: #EEC272;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EEC272;
border: 2px solid #EEC272;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#EEC272]
text-[#EEC272]
border-[#EEC272]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EEC272]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EEC272, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EEC272; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #EEC272; 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 #EEC272; background-color: #EEC27215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #EEC27220; border-left: 4px solid #EEC272; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EEC272; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EEC272 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 194, 114

Red: 238 / Green: 194 / Blue: 114

HSL

39°, 78%, 69%

Hue: 39° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 52%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 52% / Key: 7%

What color is #EEC272?

#EEC272 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #EEC272 to RGB:

rgb(238, 194, 114)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EEC272 to HSL:

hsl(39, 78%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EEC272 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 52%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking orange tone, #EEC272 has RGB (238, 194, 114) and HSL (39°, 78%, 69%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EEC272 is #729DEE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE8572.

Use #EEC272 in CSS: color: #EEC272 or background-color: #EEC272. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EEC272

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.60:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC272?

#EEC272 is a striking orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #EEC272?

#EEC272 in RGB is (238, 194, 114) - 238 red, 194 green, and 114 blue.

How to use #EEC272 in CSS?

Use #EEC272 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EEC272?

#729DEE (complementary), #EE8572 (analogous), and #E5A52E (lighter shade) work well with #EEC272.