analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EEEE3A — Mustard
#EEEE3A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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.
#eeee3a
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Tints and shades of #EEEE3A
- fefef1
- fafac6
- f6f69b
- f3f36f
- efef44
- ebeb19
- c4c411
- 99990d
- 6e6e0a
- 434306
- 171702
Color schemes using #EEEE3A
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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#EEEE3A FAQ
What color is #EEEE3A?
#EEEE3A is a shade of mustard in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 84% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EEEE3A?
#EEEE3A is rgb(238, 238, 58) in RGB, hsl(60, 84%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 76%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EEEE3A?
White text on this background reaches 1.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.93:1.
What colors go well with #EEEE3A?
Its direct complement is #3A3AEE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3A94EE and #943AEE gives you contrast without the vibration.