#EDCE2C Hex Color
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#edce2c is a glowing yellow with a golden edge, vivid but never harsh. The hex code reads fresh and jazzy, which suits sale banners, budget tags, and construction signage. Use it as a small accent against deep navy or charcoal, since full backgrounds of it can tire the eye. Black text on #edce2c reaches about 13.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #edce2c
What is #edce2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edce2c is rgb(237, 206, 44), in HSL hsl(50, 84%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 81%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edce2c?
Is #edce2c readable on white or black?
#edce2c has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.46:1 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.