#EDDA6C Hex Color
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#edda6c is a warm, mellow yellow with a soft golden glow. Its high lightness makes it a natural fit for sale banners and budget branding, though it washes out next to plain white. Pair it with deep navy for a richer contrast, or use it behind black text, which reads at about 14.8:1 and clears WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #edda6c
What is #edda6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edda6c is rgb(237, 218, 108), in HSL hsl(51, 78%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 54%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edda6c?
Deep navy, charcoal, and burgundy all bring out the golden warmth in #edda6c without competing with it. For a softer palette, try muted sage or warm gray as supporting tones.
Is #edda6c readable on white or black?
#edda6c has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.84:1 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.