wheat 2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EED8AE?

RGB(238, 216, 174), HSL(39.4, 65.3%, 80.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 9.2%, 26.9%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #EED8AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.39:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#EED8AE

X11 color

Wheat 2 (#EED8AE) is a light, warm golden-beige from the X11 Wheat series, closely matching the CSS standard with its classic parchment-like warmth. The gentle golden tone makes it ideal for document backgrounds, natural-feeling design, and warm neutral palettes that reference natural plant fibres, undyed cloth, and traditional paper. The depth adds just enough substance to read clearly as a warm neutral rather than an off-white.

Color Values

HEX

#EED8AE

RGB

238, 216, 174

HSL

39.4, 65.3%, 80.8%

HSV

39.4, 26.9%, 93.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.2%, 26.9%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.8899 0.0602 83.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: wheat 2

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.