#EECC99 Hex Color
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Hummus is a desaturated, golden beige with warm orange undertones. It acts as an approachable, neutral base that feels more organic than standard white or cream. Because it has enough contrast to support black text, this shade works well for clean, modern website backgrounds. The hex code for Hummus is #eecc99, and it pairs beautifully with dark forest greens or muted slate blues.
About Hummus
Sand warmed by afternoon light, ready for bare feet
What does hummus mean?
Hummus often brings to mind sand, wheat fields, unbleached paper, and baked goods with a soft golden crust. Its high lightness and low saturation keep it mellow and unhurried, a warm tone that never raises its voice.
Where you see hummus
- sandstone
- pita bread
- manila envelopes
- oatmeal
- wicker baskets
- dry grass
What it works for
Use Hummus as a background or neutral base in layouts that need warmth without the weight of brown.
What colors go with hummus?
Deep Teal #00555aThe muted blue-green cools Hummus down and makes its warmth read richer.Olive Drab #6f7632Two desaturated neighbors share a softness that keeps the pairing earthy and calm.Terracotta #e2725bTerracotta adds the baked, saturated depth Hummus only hints at.Charcoal #36454fDark gray gives Hummus firm edges and keeps the palette grounded.Dusty Rose #b56f76The pink tint sits beside Hummus like sun faded fabric on the same line.Espresso #4e312dNear black brown pushes Hummus toward cream and sharpens the contrast.
Questions about Hummus
What is the hex code for Hummus?
Hummus is #eecc99. In RGB that is rgb(238, 204, 153), in HSL hsl(36, 71%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 36%, 7%.
Is #eecc99 Hummus a warm or cool color?
Hummus is distinctly a warm color due to its underlying golden and orange saturation levels. While it functions as a neutral, the warmth makes it feel friendlier and more organic than standard, sterile whites or cool grays often found in modern web interfaces.
Is Hummus readable on white or black?
Hummus has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.