#EDC638 Hex Color
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#edc638 is a bright, glowing yellow with high saturation and just enough warmth to stay mellow instead of harsh. This yellow works best as the 10% accent in a palette, since full backgrounds can overwhelm fast. It reads energetic and friendly, which suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Black text on #edc638 reaches about 12.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #edc638
What is #edc638 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc638 is rgb(237, 198, 56), in HSL hsl(47, 83%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 76%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc638?
Is #edc638 readable on white or black?
#edc638 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.73:1 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.