#EDD851 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel, this yellow glows with high saturation and just enough warmth to stay mellow. #edd851 earns its keep as an accent: sale banners, event signage, bold type over dark surfaces. Next to white it washes out, so ground it with deep navy or charcoal instead. Black text passes AA contrast with room to spare at about 14.5:1.
Questions about #edd851
What is #edd851 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd851 is rgb(237, 216, 81), in HSL hsl(52, 81%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 66%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edd851?
#edd851 pairs best with deep, low-light tones like charcoal, navy, or espresso brown, which let its brightness carry the design. For a calmer palette, try muted teal or warm gray.
Is #edd851 readable on white or black?
#edd851 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.