#EDD578 Hex Color
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Not a loud lemon or a neon highlighter, #edd578 is a soft pastel yellow with a warm, mellow glow. Its high lightness makes it an easy background color for spring layouts and baby products, and black text stays readable on it. Pair it with deep teal or navy for contrast, since it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #edd578
What is #edd578 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd578 is rgb(237, 213, 120), in HSL hsl(48, 76%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 49%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edd578?
Deep teal and navy make #edd578 look richer than white ever does. For packaging or print, a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without clashing.
Is #edd578 readable on white or black?
#edd578 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.38:1 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.