#EDD383 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated yellow brings a fresh, glowing warmth to any design. Because it lacks harsh intensity, #edd383 works as a soft background or a friendly accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted teal, providing enough contrast for readable black text. Use the hex code #edd383 when you need a gentle, approachable hue that avoids the aggression of brighter neons.
Questions about #edd383
What is #edd383 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd383 is rgb(237, 211, 131), in HSL hsl(45, 75%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 45%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
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Is #edd383 readable on white or black?
#edd383 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.24:1 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.