Safety Yellow (#eed202) Color Meaning, Codes and Information

A complete guide to Safety Yellow (#eed202) covering color values, harmonies, shades, meaning, and practical uses across design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Safety Yellow (#eed202) Color Information

Safety Yellow (#eed202) RGB value is (238, 210, 2). The hex color red value is 238, green is 210, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 98%, and lightness of 47%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 12%, 99%, and 7%.

Colors that pair well with Safety Yellow (#eed202) include Cayenne Red (#EC5800), Slime Lime (#A7FC00), and Bright Blue (#0096FF), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Bright Turquoise (#08E8DE), Vivid Orchid (#CC00FF), and Ultramarine (#0437F2) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Safety Yellow color swatch with hex value #EED202 and RGB value (238,210,2)
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Safety Yellow (#eed202) Color Meaning

Safety Yellow belongs to the bright yellow family with slight golden warmth. Safety Yellow (#EED202) appears sharp and commanding. The shade favors visibility. Safety Yellow (#EED202) stands out instantly. Yellow tones often symbolize caution and clarity. Safety Yellow (#EED202) reinforces warning through brightness. In color psychology, intense yellow stimulates alertness and recognition. Safety Yellow (#EED202) feels direct. Historically, safety yellow became common in signage and industrial design. Safety Yellow (#EED202) helped standardize hazard communication. In spiritual symbolism, bright yellow reflects awareness and perception. Safety Yellow (#EED202) carries vigilance.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Safety Yellow (#eed202) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX
#eed202
RGB
rgb(238, 210, 2)
HSL
hsl(53°, 98%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 99%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 99%, 93%)
XYZ
58.3174 64.2747 9.3900
Yxy
64.2747 0.4419 0.4870
Hunter Lab
80.1715 -2.0675 14.3190
CIE-Lab
84.1086 -6.6320 84.2390

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Safety Yellow (#eed202) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green210 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

A full range of Safety Yellow (#eed202) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Safety Yellow (#eed202) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Safety Yellow (#eed202) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

#FFFFFF
#eed202

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Safety Yellow (#eed202) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.

Normal Vision

Safety Yellow (#eed202)

protanopia

#e2e234

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #eed202;

Text Color

color: #eed202;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #eed202;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #eed20240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #eed202;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eed202 0%, #8d7d01 100%);

Seamless Patterns

High-resolution seamless patterns featuring Safety Yellow (#eed202) provide ready-to-use backgrounds, wallpapers, and print designs for any project.

Diagonal Stripes
Polka Dots
Chevron
Diamond Grid
Hexagon
Waves
Crosshatch
Zigzag
Brick Wall
Triangles
Circles Grid
Herringbone

Icons

A collection of popular icons in Safety Yellow (#eed202) offers ready-to-use visuals for interfaces, designs, and creative projects.

Real-World Applications

Real-world mockups of Safety Yellow (#eed202) showcase its versatility across fashion, interiors, branding, and product packaging.

Fashion
Colored T-Shirt
Fashion
Baseball Cap
Interior
Living Room
Exterior
Office Complex
BRAND
Brands
Aluminum Can
Vehicle
Glossy Sportscar
Brands
Shopping Bag
Interior
Matte Wall
Brands
Flagship Phone

Useful Color Tools

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Safety Yellow (#eed202) Color FAQs

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