#EEB52D Hex Code
Color Name: Saffron
What is hex #EEB52D Color?
The color name of hex code #EEB52D is Saffron. The RGB values are (238, 181, 45) which means it is composed of
51% red, 39% green and 10% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:24 Y:81 K:7. In the HSV/HSB scale, #EEB52D has a hue of 42°, 81% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #EEB52D Color Codes
| Color Name | Saffron |
| RGB Values | (238, 181, 45) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 24%, 81%, 7%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (42°, 81%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC33 |
| Inverse Color | #114AD2 [New Car] |
| Closest Pantone® | 143 C |
| Closest RAL | 1018 [Zinc yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #2D66EE [Ultramarine Blue] |
| #EEB52D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9B9B9B |
| Desaturated | #8E8E8E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B7B7B7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D5D5D5 |
Hex #EEB52D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #EEB52D is #2D66EE which is called Ultramarine Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #EEB52D color is offered by #2D66EE. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #EEB52D are #C7EE2D and #EE542D, called Pear and Halloween Orange, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #EEB52D with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #EEB52D are #2DC7EE (Picton Blue) and #552DEE (Han Purple). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#EEB52D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2DEEB5 (Eucalyptus) and #B52DEE (Purple (X11)) along with #EEB52D, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #EEB52D has #2DEEB5 (Eucalyptus), #2D66EE (Ultramarine Blue) and #EE2D66 (Razzmatazz). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #EEB52D contains #2DEE55 (Malachite), #2D66EE (Ultramarine Blue) and #EE2DC7 (Razzle Dazzle Rose). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #EEB52D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #EEB52D rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of EEB52D Color
Tints
F1C457- F3CB6C
- F5D381
- F7DA96
- F8E1AB
- FAE9C0
- FCF0D5
- FDF8EA
Tones
- D8AA3E
- CDA546
- C2A04E
- B79B57
- AC955F
- A19067
- 968B6F
- 8B8578
Shades
- BE9124
- A77F20
- 8F6D1B
- 775B17
- 5F4812
- 47360E
- 302409
- 181205
#EEB52D Color Patterns
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#EEB52D Gingham Checks
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#EEB52D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#EEB52D Polka Dots Pattern
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#EEB52D Honeycomb Pattern
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#EEB52D Leaves Pattern
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#EEB52D Houndstooth Pattern
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#EEB52D Trellis Pattern
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#EEB52D Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
