Color #EEC476 Color / Colour Code #EEC476
This page shows the hex color code for color #eec476 (#EEC476). The colour is a orange tone with 78% saturation and 70% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EEC476 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EEC476 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 9, 39, and 69 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 39, 159, and 279 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EEC476
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 39 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 39 to 84 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 39 with its complement at 219 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 #EEC476
Lightness variations at hue 39 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EEC476
Design Use Cases for #EEC476
Vibrant Brand Color
#EEC476 has a strong 78% 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
#EEC476 at 70% 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
#EEC476 sits in the orange range (hue 39). 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 #EEC476 (hue 39) to its complement at hue 219. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 69. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eec476, #77a1ee);
CSS Code for #EEC476
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About Color #EEC476 (#EEC476)
#EEC476 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 196 green, and 118 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 39 degrees with 78% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EEC476 is 200/255 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, 18% magenta, 50% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EEC476 against white is 1.64:1 and against black is 12.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #77A1EE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EEC476. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE8977 and #DCEE77, 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.
How to Explore Color #EEC476
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EEC476?
- #EEC476 is Color #EEC476, a orange color (colour) with RGB(238, 196, 118), HSL(39, 78%, 70%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 50%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 200/255.
- Is #EEC476 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EEC476 has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EEC476?
- The complementary colour is #77A1EE (hue 219). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE8977 and #DCEE77. The triadic palette adds #77EEC4 and #C477EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EEC476 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eec476; or rgb(238, 196, 118); or hsl(39, 78%, 70%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 39 78% 70%; 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.