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What color is EAA221?

The color name for #EAA221 is Marigold and is belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #EAA221 is RGB(234, 162, 33). In the RGB color model, #EAA221 has a red value of 234, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 33. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.8% magenta, 85.9% yellow, and 8.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.5° (degrees), 82.7 % saturation, and 52.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #EAA221 has a hue of 38.5° (degrees), 85.9 % saturation and 91.8 % brightness/value.



Color EAA221 is cool or warm?

Color EAA221 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #EAA221? (For interior and product design)

EAA221 has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#EAA221

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #EAA221 with dark and light Color




Is #EAA221 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color EAA221 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #EAA221 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(234, 162, 33)
Red
234 (91.8%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.77%
Yellow
85.90%
Key
8.24%

HSL

HSL(38.51deg, 82.7 %, 52.4 %)

Hue
38.51°
Saturation
82.72 %.
Lightness
52.35 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 148, 19)
Red
84 (33.1%)
Yellow
148 (58.0%)
Blue
19 (7.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.51°
Saturation
85.90 %.
Brightness / Value
91.76 %.

HWB

H: 38.51°

W: 12.94 %

B: 8.24 %

XYZ

X : 47.13

Y : 43.44

Z : 7.34

YXY

Y1 : 43.44

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 8.24%

M : 36.47%

Y : 87.06%


LRV

~ 43.4 %

Munsell Color System

10YR 7.0/11.3

CIE-Lab

L : 71.85

A : 17.06

B : 70.08

CIE-Lch

L : 71.85

C : 72.12

H : 76.32

CIE-Luv

L : 71.85

U : 59.49

V : 69.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.91

A : 12.28

B : 39.53






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #EAA221


Here are the colors similar to EAA221. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#E49B0F
Gamboge
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#F5A400
School Bus Yellow
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#FFAA1D
Bright Yellow
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to EAA221.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to EAA221.


#E49E00
RAL 1004 Golden Yellow
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#F9A800
RAL 1003 - Signal Yellow
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#E2A300
RAL 1032 - Broom Yellow
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to EAA221.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to EAA221.


#F2A900
PANTONE 130 C
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#E0A526
PANTONE 2007 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#F3AF22
PANTONE 4008 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#EAAA00
PANTONE 124 C
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to EAA221.


#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#FFAF15
BS 08-E-53 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


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#FFA812
Dark Tangerine
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #EAA221


Here are the paint colors similar to EAA221. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color EAA221 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #EAA221 to Valspar


#EBA101
Queen Anne (M226)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#DE9E40
Golden Tiger (V052-4)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#FFA901
Kernel of Truth (V015-3)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#DA940F
Strawflower (V053-5)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color EAA221 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #EAA221 to Benjamin Moore


#EAA731
Yellow Marigold (2155-30)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#E4A039
Golden Vista (308)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#FFA706
Mandarin Orange (2018-20)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color EAA221 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #EAA221 to Dunn-Edwards


#EDA740
Acorn Squash (DE 5292)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#DA9E38
Copper Cove (DE 5320)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#E59B34
Persimmon (DE 5293)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#FFAA00
Flash of Orange (DEA 116)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color EAA221 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #EAA221 to Behr


#F9AB1D
Sunny Side Up (P270-7)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#EAB034
Midsummer Gold (P280-7)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#FFB737
Soft Boiled (P270-6)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#FFB729
Extreme Yellow (P260-7)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color EAA221 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #EAA221 to Sherwin Williams


#F8AC1D
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#E39A33
Sunflower (SW 6678)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#F2AF46
Goldenrod (SW 6677)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#EAAE47
Brittlebush (SW 6684)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color EAA221 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #EAA221 to PPG Paints


#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#D6A332
Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#F7B74E
Mango Margarita (PPG1204-7)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#EBB454
Oro De Maya (PPG17-19)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Marigold - #EAA221 color palettes and coordinating colors


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



EAA221
Marigold

2169EA
Bluetiful*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Marigold - #EAA221?

Color that best contrast with Marigold - #EAA221 is #2169EA, color name is Bluetiful*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Marigold - #EAA221?

Complementary or Opposite color for Marigold - #EAA221 is #2169EA, color name is Bluetiful*.





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