Color #EEE159 Color / Colour Code #EEE159
This page shows the hex color code for color #eee159 (#EEE159). The colour is a yellow tone with 81% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EEE159 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EEE159 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 25, 55, and 85 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 55, 175, and 295 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EEE159
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 55 and saturation at 81%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 55 to 100 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 55 with its complement at 235 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 #EEE159
Lightness variations at hue 55 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EEE159
Design Use Cases for #EEE159
Vibrant Brand Color
#EEE159 has a strong 81% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 64% lightness, #EEE159 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Attention & Optimism
#EEE159 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 55). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EEE159 (hue 55) to its complement at hue 235. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 85. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eee159, #5965ee);
CSS Code for #EEE159
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EEE159 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EEE159 (#EEE159)
#EEE159 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 225 green, and 89 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 55 degrees with 81% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EEE159 is 213/255 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, 5% magenta, 63% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EEE159 against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.55:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.55:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #5965EE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EEE159. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE9759 and #B0EE59, 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 #EEE159
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EEE159?
- #EEE159 is Color #EEE159, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(238, 225, 89), HSL(55, 81%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 5%, 63%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 213/255.
- Is #EEE159 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EEE159 has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.55:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EEE159?
- The complementary colour is #5965EE (hue 235). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE9759 and #B0EE59. The triadic palette adds #59EEE1 and #E159EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EEE159 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eee159; or rgb(238, 225, 89); or hsl(55, 81%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 55 81% 64%; 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.