#EDD397 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #edd397 is a pastel yellow with a light, creamy finish. Its muted saturation creates a youthful, positive mood without overwhelming spring layouts, baby products, or sale graphics. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or charcoal accents; black text meets WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code for this color is #edd397.
Questions about #edd397
What is #edd397 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd397 is rgb(237, 211, 151), in HSL hsl(42, 70%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 36%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edd397?
Is #edd397 readable on white or black?
#edd397 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.