#EDAAED Hex Color
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Pastel orchid with a cool magenta undertone, #edaaed is light and sweet without going washed out. Its high lightness makes it a natural background, and black text reads clearly on it at about 11.6:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or forest green to keep layouts from feeling flat. The hex code #edaaed suits spring themes, cosmetics, and playful branding.
Questions about #edaaed
What is #edaaed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edaaed is rgb(237, 170, 237), in HSL hsl(300, 65%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 0%, 7%.
What text color works best on #edaaed?
Black text reads best on #edaaed, with a contrast ratio of about 11.6:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text does not clear that minimum here.
Which colors pair well with #edaaed?
Deep plum and forest green balance the lightness of #edaaed without clashing. For bolder work, set it against dark teal or near-black navy in a 60/30/10 layout.
Is #edaaed readable on white or black?
#edaaed has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.57:1 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.