#EDDC89 Hex Color
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#eddc89 is a mellow, desaturated yellow with a light and airy character. Because it leans soft rather than neon, it functions effectively as a warm background color for UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray text to ensure high legibility. The hex code for this pastel shade is #eddc89, which provides enough contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #eddc89
What is #eddc89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eddc89 is rgb(237, 220, 137), in HSL hsl(50, 74%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 42%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eddc89 in a UI design?
Is #eddc89 considered a warm or cool color?
#eddc89 is a warm color, leaning into the yellow and cream spectrum. Because it is desaturated and pale, it feels gentle rather than intense, making it a perfect neutral-adjacent choice for environments where you want warmth without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #eddc89 readable on white or black?
#eddc89 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.19:1 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.