#EDC653 Hex Color
A warm, sparkling yellow full of energy
#edc653 is a warm, mellow yellow with medium lightness and lively saturation, giving layouts a fresh, glowing lift without feeling neon. Its sparkling energy suits sale graphics, budget messaging, and construction accents. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy, rather than a full-page background.
Questions about #edc653
What is #edc653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc653 is rgb(237, 198, 83), in HSL hsl(45, 81%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 65%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc653?
Pair #edc653 with deep navy or charcoal to balance its warm brightness, sharpen contrast, and give sale banners, badges, and construction-themed layouts a firm visual anchor without competing with the yellow’s upbeat character.
Is #edc653 readable on white or black?
#edc653 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.80:1 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.