#EDD157 Hex Color
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This bright, saturated yellow radiates warmth and high energy. Its golden undertones make it effective as a bold accent for sale banners or UI call-to-action buttons. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it works well for legible, small-scale copy. Understanding what colors make orange helps when mixing this hex code, #edd157, into larger, more complex palettes.
Questions about #edd157
What is #edd157 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd157 is rgb(237, 209, 87), in HSL hsl(49, 81%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 63%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edd157 in a design?
Is #edd157 readable on white or black?
#edd157 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.85:1 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.