#EEC474 Color Information

Hex color code: #EEC474

#EEC474 is a vivid orange color. In RGB it is (238, 196, 116), and in HSL it is (39°, 78%, 69%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameBurlywood
HEX
#EEC474
RGB
238, 196, 116
HSL
39°, 78%, 69%
CMYK
0%, 18%, 51%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #EEC474;
background-color: #EEC474;
border-color: #EEC474;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EEC474;
border: 2px solid #EEC474;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#EEC474]
text-[#EEC474]
border-[#EEC474]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EEC474]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EEC474, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EEC474; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #EEC474; 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 #EEC474; background-color: #EEC47415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #EEC47420; border-left: 4px solid #EEC474; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EEC474; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EEC474 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 196, 116

Red: 238 / Green: 196 / Blue: 116

HSL

39°, 78%, 69%

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

CMYK

0%, 18%, 51%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 51% / Key: 7%

What color is #EEC474?

#EEC474 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #EEC474 to RGB:

rgb(238, 196, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EEC474 to HSL:

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

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EEC474 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 51%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EEC474 is a vivid orange color with RGB values of 238, 196, 116 and HSL of 39°, 78%, 69%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EEC474 is #729DEE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE8572.

Use #EEC474 in CSS: color: #EEC474 or background-color: #EEC474. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EEC474

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.78:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC474?

#EEC474 is a vivid orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #EEC474?

#EEC474 in RGB is (238, 196, 116) - 238 red, 196 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #EEC474 in CSS?

Use #EEC474 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EEC474?

#729DEE (complementary), #EE8572 (analogous), and #E5A52E (lighter shade) work well with #EEC474.