#EDDB78 Hex Color
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Softly muted and warm, #eddb78 is a pastel yellow with gentle golden undertones. It feels fresh and cheerful without looking harsh, making it useful for spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and construction themes. Use this color as a supporting background with black text, which reaches about 15.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #eddb78.
Questions about #eddb78
What is #eddb78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eddb78 is rgb(237, 219, 120), in HSL hsl(51, 76%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 49%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eddb78?
The #eddb78 hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted terracotta, and soft cream, creating contrast without losing its warm, cheerful character. Use deeper accents for text and borders, while cream keeps the palette gentle.
Is #eddb78 a warm or cool color?
The #eddb78 hex color reads as a warm pastel yellow because its yellow base leans toward soft golden undertones rather than green. That warmth gives spring layouts, packaging, and promotional graphics a friendly, sunny feel without the intensity of bright yellow.
Does #eddb78 work with black text?
Yes. Black text on #eddb78 provides about a 15:1 contrast ratio, making it a strong choice for readable labels, headings, and supporting backgrounds in many interfaces, packaging layouts, and print-style designs. Verify the exact text size and font weight in your final design.
Is #eddb78 readable on white or black?
#eddb78 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.00:1 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.