#EEC249 Color Information

Hex color code: #EEC249

A eye-catching orange shade, #EEC249 appears as (238, 194, 73) in RGB and (44°, 83%, 61%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#EEC249

RGB

238, 194, 73

HSL

44°, 83%, 61%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 69%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EEC249;
background-color: #EEC249;
border-color: #EEC249;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EEC249;
border: 2px solid #EEC249;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EEC249]
text-[#EEC249]
border-[#EEC249]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EEC249]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EEC249, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EEC249; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EEC249; 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 #EEC249; background-color: #EEC24915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EEC24920; border-left: 4px solid #EEC249; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EEC249; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EEC249 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

238, 194, 73

Red: 238 / Green: 194 / Blue: 73

HSL

44°, 83%, 61%

Hue: 44° / Saturation: 83% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 69%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 69% / Key: 7%

What color is #EEC249?

#EEC249 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4975EE

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EEC249 to RGB:

rgb(238, 194, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EEC249 to HSL:

hsl(44, 83%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EEC249 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 69%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EEC249 is a eye-catching orange color with RGB values of 238, 194, 73 and HSL of 44°, 83%, 61%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EEC249 is #4975EE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EE7049.

Use #EEC249 in CSS: color: #EEC249 or background-color: #EEC249. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EEC249

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.45:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC249?

#EEC249 is a eye-catching orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EEC249?

#EEC249 in RGB is (238, 194, 73) - 238 red, 194 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #EEC249 in CSS?

Use #EEC249 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EEC249?

#4975EE (complementary), #EE7049 (analogous), and #D7A314 (lighter shade) work well with #EEC249.