#EDC65C Hex Color
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This warm, golden yellow radiates energy and optimism. Because it is highly saturated, #edc65c works best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to create a high-contrast look suitable for sale banners or call-to-action buttons. The hex code is #edc65c, and it offers excellent legibility with black text for accessible web design.
Questions about #edc65c
What is #edc65c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc65c is rgb(237, 198, 92), in HSL hsl(44, 80%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 61%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc65c?
This warm yellow creates a striking high-contrast look when paired with deep charcoal or near-black grays. Using these dark, neutral tones allows the saturation of #edc65c to stand out for call-to-action buttons or sale banners without overwhelming the surrounding design elements.
Is #edc65c readable on white or black?
#edc65c has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.83:1 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.