#EDD159 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not a pastel and not a neon, #edd159 is a warm, mellow yellow with a soft glow. Its high lightness gives it punch as an accent, especially in sale banners and budget-friendly branding. Black text on this hex code reaches about 13.9:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with deep teal, or browse similar orange shades for a gold that leans warmer.
Questions about #edd159
What is #edd159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd159 is rgb(237, 209, 89), in HSL hsl(49, 80%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 62%, 7%.
What does #edd159 pair with besides the obvious?
Deep teal and plum flatter its warm undertone better than the usual camel or beige. Use it as a 10 percent accent in sale, construction, or budget graphics; at full background scale it can glare.
Is #edd159 readable on white or black?
#edd159 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.86:1 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.