#EDDC7D Hex Color
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Reach for #eddc7d when a design needs a pastel yellow that feels warm but stays mellow. Its high lightness and moderate saturation give it a soft, glowing quality that suits spring campaigns, baby packaging, and sale banners. The hex code #eddc7d handles black text well, with contrast around 15.1:1, so small type stays readable. Pair it with slate blue or olive for balance, since it can look washed out beside plain white.
Questions about #eddc7d
What is #eddc7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eddc7d is rgb(237, 220, 125), in HSL hsl(51, 76%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 47%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eddc7d?
Is #eddc7d readable on white or black?
#eddc7d has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.13:1 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.