#EDD5AE Hex Color
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This desaturated, warm beige carries a hint of pale yellow that feels light and approachable. Because of its high contrast against black, #edd5ae works well for readable body text or clean UI backgrounds. Pair this mellow tone with deep charcoal or forest green to keep it from looking washed out. The hex code for this versatile neutral is #edd5ae.
Questions about #edd5ae
What is #edd5ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd5ae is rgb(237, 213, 174), in HSL hsl(37, 64%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 27%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #edd5ae for UI design?
#edd5ae works exceptionally well when grounded by high-contrast darks, specifically charcoal or deep forest green. These combinations prevent the pale beige from appearing washed out while maintaining high readability for body text or navigational elements.
Is #edd5ae considered a warm or cool color?
#edd5ae is distinctly warm due to its subtle yellow undertones. This makes it an effective choice for creating inviting, organic atmospheres in branding or interface design, as it avoids the clinical, sterile feeling often associated with pure gray or white backgrounds.
Is #edd5ae readable on white or black?
#edd5ae has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.72:1 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.