Color #EEE249 Color / Colour Code #EEE249
This page shows the hex color code for color #eee249 (#EEE249). The colour is a yellow tone with 83% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EEE249 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EEE249 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 26, 56, and 86 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 56, 176, and 296 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EEE249
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 56 and saturation at 83%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 56 to 101 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 56 with its complement at 236 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 #EEE249
Lightness variations at hue 56 and 83% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EEE249
Design Use Cases for #EEE249
Vibrant Brand Color
#EEE249 has a strong 83% 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 61% lightness, #EEE249 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
#EEE249 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 56). 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 #EEE249 (hue 56) to its complement at hue 236. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 86. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eee249, #4954ee);
CSS Code for #EEE249
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Colors visually similar to #EEE249 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EEE249 (#EEE249)
#EEE249 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 226 green, and 73 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 56 degrees with 83% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EEE249 is 212/255 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, 69% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EEE249 against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.61:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.61:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #4954EE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EEE249. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EE9149 and #A7EE49, 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 #EEE249?
- #EEE249 is Color #EEE249, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(238, 226, 73), HSL(56, 83%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 5%, 69%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 212/255.
- Is #EEE249 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EEE249 has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.61:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EEE249?
- The complementary colour is #4954EE (hue 236). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EE9149 and #A7EE49. The triadic palette adds #49EEE3 and #E349EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EEE249 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eee249; or rgb(238, 226, 73); or hsl(56, 83%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 56 83% 61%; 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.