Caduceus Staff color: hex code #EEDD22
Caduceus Staff has the hex code #EEDD22. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 86.7% green and 13.3% blue (238, 221, 34).
Its hue angle is 55°, with 86% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 86% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15:1).
Caduceus Staff (#EEDD22) color codes
| HEX | #EEDD22 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 221, 34) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 86.7%, 13.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 86%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(55, 86%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 86%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87, -11.72, 82.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87, 83.09, 98.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.408, 70.008, 11.791) | |
| Decimal | 15654178 | |
| Short hex | #ED2 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Caduceus Staff, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EEDD22 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEDD22 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EEDD22 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2d500Protanopia
no red cones#f7dd36Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffcdbdTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eedd22; }
.text { color: #eedd22; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eedd22; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 221 34 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eedd22, #99ee22); }Similar colors
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See #EEDD22 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EEDD22?
- #EEDD22 is a vivid yellow known as Caduceus Staff. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Caduceus Staff?
- The RGB value is 238, 221, 34: 238 red, 221 green and 34 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Caduceus Staff?
- The complementary color is #2233EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEDD22?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.