#EDD4A3 Hex Color
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A soft, muted beige with warm yellow undertones, #edd4a3 brings gentle energy without feeling bright. Its pastel lightness suits spring branding, baby products, interiors, cosmetics, and spa materials. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reads clearly at about 14.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #edd4a3.
Questions about #edd4a3
What is #edd4a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd4a3 is rgb(237, 212, 163), in HSL hsl(40, 67%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 31%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edd4a3?
#edd4a3 pairs well with terracotta or olive for a warm natural palette, while charcoal and muted blue create stronger definition. Cream can soften the combination and preserve the beige’s calm, pastel character.
Is #edd4a3 a warm or cool color?
#edd4a3 reads as a warm color because its beige base leans toward yellow rather than blue, but its muted pastel lightness keeps that warmth gentle, calm, and approachable instead of making it feel vivid or strongly golden.
Is #edd4a3 readable on white or black?
#edd4a3 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.54:1 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.