Color #EEC996 Color / Colour Code #EEC996
This page shows the hex color code for color #eec996 (#EEC996). 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 #EEC996 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EEC996 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 5, 35, and 65 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 35, 155, and 275 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EEC996
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 35 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 35 to 80 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 35 with its complement at 215 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 #EEC996
Lightness variations at hue 35 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EEC996
Design Use Cases for #EEC996
Vibrant Brand Color
#EEC996 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
#EEC996 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
#EEC996 sits in the orange range (hue 35). 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 #EEC996 (hue 35) to its complement at hue 215. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 65. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eec996, #96baee);
CSS Code for #EEC996
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About Color #EEC996 (#EEC996)
#EEC996 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 201 green, and 150 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 35 degrees with 72% saturation and 76% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EEC996 is 206/255 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, 16% magenta, 37% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EEC996 against white is 1.56:1 and against black is 13.43:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.43:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #96BAEE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EEC996. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE9D96 and #E7EE96, 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 #EEC996?
- #EEC996 is Color #EEC996, a orange color (colour) with RGB(238, 201, 150), HSL(35, 72%, 76%), and CMYK(0%, 16%, 37%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 206/255.
- Is #EEC996 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EEC996 has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.43:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EEC996?
- The complementary colour is #96BAEE (hue 215). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE9D96 and #E7EE96. The triadic palette adds #96EEC9 and #C996EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EEC996 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eec996; or rgb(238, 201, 150); or hsl(35, 72%, 76%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 35 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.