Color #EEB996 Color / Colour Code #EEB996
This page shows the hex color code for color #eeb996 (#EEB996). The colour is a orange tone with 72% saturation and 76% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EEB996 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EEB996 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 354, 24, and 54 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 24, 144, and 264 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EEB996
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 24 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 24 to 69 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 24 with its complement at 204 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EEB996
Lightness variations at hue 24 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EEB996
Design Use Cases for #EEB996
Vibrant Brand Color
#EEB996 has a strong 72% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#EEB996 at 76% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EEB996 sits in the orange range (hue 24). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EEB996 (hue 24) to its complement at hue 204. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 54. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eeb996, #96cbee);
CSS Code for #EEB996
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About Color #EEB996 (#EEB996)
#EEB996 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 185 green, and 150 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 24 degrees with 72% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EEB996 is 197/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 37% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EEB996 against white is 1.75:1 and against black is 12.02:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.02:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #96CBEE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EEB996. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE969F and #EEE596, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EEB996?
- #EEB996 is Color #EEB996, a orange color (colour) with RGB(238, 185, 150), HSL(24, 72%, 76%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 37%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 197/255.
- Is #EEB996 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EEB996 has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.02:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EEB996?
- The complementary colour is #96CBEE (hue 204). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE969F and #EEE596. The triadic palette adds #96EEB9 and #B996EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EEB996 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eeb996; or rgb(238, 185, 150); or hsl(24, 72%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 24 72% 76%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.