#EDC775 Hex Color
A gentle, approachable warm golden yellow
This mellow, unsaturated yellow feels approachable and warm. Because it balances friendliness with a clean aesthetic, it works best as an accent color rather than a primary background. Pair #edc775 with deep charcoal grays to create a sharp, high-contrast look that pops. The hex code #edc775 also provides excellent legibility, as standard black body text meets accessibility standards comfortably against its light, glowing surface.
Questions about #edc775
What is #edc775 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc775 is rgb(237, 199, 117), in HSL hsl(41, 77%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 51%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc775 for a balanced design?
Is #edc775 readable on white or black?
#edc775 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.02:1 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.