#EDAE57 Hex Color
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Bright yet mellow, #edae57 is a warm orange with golden yellow undertones and moderate saturation. Its lightness gives it a fresh, optimistic feel without becoming neon, making it useful for spring layouts, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn accents. The hex code #edae57 supports clear black text at about 10.8:1 contrast, suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #edae57
What is #edae57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edae57 is rgb(237, 174, 87), in HSL hsl(35, 81%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 63%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edae57?
#edae57 pairs well with navy for strong contrast, cream for a softer palette, and burgundy for a richer autumn mood, while a charcoal accent keeps the overall scheme practical and less sugary.
Is #edae57 readable on white or black?
#edae57 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.79:1 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.