#EDDB6A Hex Color
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Softer than mustard and lighter than gold, #eddb6a is a mellow, warm yellow with a soft glow. It feels friendly and upbeat, which suits sale banners and budget branding. Next to white it can wash out, so treat it as a dominant base with deep teal or navy accents. Black text on this hex code reaches about 14.9:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #eddb6a
What is #eddb6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eddb6a is rgb(237, 219, 106), in HSL hsl(52, 78%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 55%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eddb6a?
Is #eddb6a readable on white or black?
#eddb6a has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.94:1 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.