#EECC00 Hex Code
Color Name: Yellow (Munsell)
What is hex #EECC00 Color?
The color name of hex code #EECC00 is Yellow (Munsell). The RGB values are (238, 204, 0) which means it is composed of
54% red, 46% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:14 Y:100 K:7. In the HSV/HSB scale, #EECC00 has a hue of 51°, 100% 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 #EECC00 Color Codes
| Color Name | Yellow (Munsell) |
| RGB Values | (238, 204, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 14%, 100%, 7%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (51°, 100%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFCC00 |
| Inverse Color | #1133FF [Blue (RYB)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7405 C |
| Closest RAL | 1021 [Rape yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #0022EE [Bluebonnet] |
| #EECC00 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #939393 |
| Desaturated | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C0C0C0 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C4C4C4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DCDCDC |
Hex #EECC00 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #EECC00 is #0022EE which is called Bluebonnet. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #EECC00 color is offered by #0022EE. 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 #EECC00 are #99EE00 and #EE5500, called Mango Green and Persimmon, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #EECC00 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 #EECC00 are #0099EE (Vivid Cerulean) and #5500EE (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
#EECC00 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00EECC (Sea Green (Crayola)) and #CC00EE (Vivid Orchid) along with #EECC00, 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 #EECC00 has #00EECC (Sea Green (Crayola)), #0022EE (Bluebonnet) and #EE0022 (Spanish Red). 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 #EECC00 contains #00EE55 (Malachite), #0022EE (Bluebonnet) and #EE0099 (Fashion Fuchsia). 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 #EECC00 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #EECC00 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 EECC00 Color
Tints
F1D633- F3DB4D
- F5E066
- F7E680
- F8EB99
- FAF0B3
- FCF5CC
- FDFAE6
Tones
- D8BD1A
- CDB526
- C2AE33
- B7A640
- AC9E4D
- A1975A
- 968F66
- 8B8873
Shades
- BEA300
- A78F00
- 8F7A00
- 776600
- 5F5200
- 473D00
- 302900
- 181400
#EECC00 Color Patterns
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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.
