#EEB259 Color Information

Hex color code: #EEB259

The hex color #EEB259 is a vivid orange with RGB values of (238, 178, 89) and HSL of (36°, 81%, 64%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSandy Brown

HEX

#EEB259

RGB

238, 178, 89

HSL

36°, 81%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 63%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EEB259;
background-color: #EEB259;
border-color: #EEB259;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EEB259;
border: 2px solid #EEB259;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EEB259]
text-[#EEB259]
border-[#EEB259]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EEB259]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EEB259, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EEB259; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EEB259; 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 #EEB259; background-color: #EEB25915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EEB25920; border-left: 4px solid #EEB259; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EEB259; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EEB259 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 178, 89

Red: 238 / Green: 178 / Blue: 89

HSL

36°, 81%, 64%

Hue: 36° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 25%, 63%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 63% / Key: 7%

What color is #EEB259?

#EEB259 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5994EE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EEB259 to RGB:

rgb(238, 178, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EEB259 to HSL:

hsl(36, 81%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EEB259 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 25%, 63%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #EEB259 has RGB (238, 178, 89) and HSL (36°, 81%, 64%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EEB259 is #5994EE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE6859.

Use #EEB259 in CSS: color: #EEB259 or background-color: #EEB259. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EEB259

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.15:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEB259?

#EEB259 is a vivid orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EEB259?

#EEB259 in RGB is (238, 178, 89) - 238 red, 178 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #EEB259 in CSS?

Use #EEB259 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EEB259?

#5994EE (complementary), #EE6859 (analogous), and #E29118 (lighter shade) work well with #EEB259.