#EBED7D Hex Color
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#ebed7d is a luminous, warm yellow with a soft green undertone and a light, mellow finish. Its high lightness keeps the strong saturation approachable, making it useful for sale badges, budget messaging, and construction accents. Use black text for clear small copy, since this hex code provides about a 16.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ebed7d
What is #ebed7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ebed7d is rgb(235, 237, 125), in HSL hsl(61, 76%, 71%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 47%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ebed7d?
#ebed7d pairs especially well with charcoal, navy, and muted violet because these darker, slightly cool partners give its light yellow-green cast visual weight without making the palette feel harsh or overly sweet. Use them for headings, borders, or buttons.
Where does #ebed7d work best in a design?
#ebed7d works best as a lively supporting color for sale badges, budget messaging, construction graphics, and optimistic branding, where its high lightness attracts attention without the visual weight of a dark dominant background. Reserve it for highlights or larger areas with dark type.
Is #ebed7d readable on white or black?
#ebed7d has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.94:1 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.