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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEE01B — Gold
#EEE01B is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 56° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #EEE01B
- fefdf1
- fbf7c5
- f7f199
- f4eb6e
- f1e542
- eedf17
- c6ba0f
- 9b910c
- 6f6808
- 433f05
- 181602
Color schemes using #EEE01B
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#EEE01B FAQ
What color is #EEE01B?
#EEE01B is a shade of gold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 86% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEE01B?
#EEE01B is rgb(238, 224, 27) in RGB, hsl(56, 86%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 89%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEE01B?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.31:1.
What colors go well with #EEE01B?
Its direct complement is #1B29EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1B93EE and #771BEE gives you contrast without the vibration.