#EDD925 Hex Color
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Sale banners and caution tape are where the hex code #edd925 earns its keep. This neon yellow carries a faint green undertone, and its high saturation reads as urgent and cheerful at once. Keep it as a small accent against charcoal or navy, since it overwhelms at large sizes. Black text sits comfortably on top, with about 14.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #edd925
What is #edd925 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edd925 is rgb(237, 217, 37), in HSL hsl(54, 85%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 84%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edd925?
Charcoal and navy ground its brightness best, and a deep plum adds contrast without clashing. Avoid pairing it with white type, since black or near-black keeps the text readable.
Is #edd925 readable on white or black?
#edd925 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.55:1 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.