#EDD747 Hex Color
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#edd747 is a high-energy, golden yellow that demands attention. Because of its saturated, glowing character, it works best as a 10% accent color to highlight sale buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate greys, which anchor its brightness. Black text remains highly legible against this tone, maintaining strong contrast for essential UI details.
Questions about #edd747
What is #edd747 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd747 is rgb(237, 215, 71), in HSL hsl(52, 82%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 70%, 7%.
How should I use #edd747 in a interface design?
Use #edd747 as a high-impact accent color rather than a background shade. Because it carries so much energy, it works effectively for call-to-action buttons or small UI notifications where you need to draw the eye without overwhelming the rest of your design.
Is #edd747 readable on white or black?
#edd747 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.41:1 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.