#EEA489

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EEA489?

RGB(238, 164, 137), HSL(16.0, 74.8%, 73.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 31.1%, 42.4%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #EEA489 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.04:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#EEA489 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 238, 164, 137, in HSL 16.0°, 74.8%, 73.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 31.1%, 42.4%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-Y90R Light Orange.

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Color Values

HEX

#EEA489

RGB

238, 164, 137

HSL

16.0, 74.8%, 73.5%

HSV

16.0, 42.4%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 31.1%, 42.4%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.784 0.0961 40.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-Y90R Light Orange

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.