#EDDCA6 Hex Color
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A pale, muted yellow with beige undertones, #eddca6 feels warm, soft, and lightly faded. Its high lightness suits airy backgrounds, spring layouts, baby products, and understated packaging. Use it as a dominant base with black text, since it gives about 15.4:1 contrast. The hex code #eddca6 can feel washed out beside bright white.
Questions about #eddca6
What is #eddca6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eddca6 is rgb(237, 220, 166), in HSL hsl(46, 66%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 30%, 7%.
Which colors pair well with #eddca6 in a design palette?
#eddca6 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, while muted terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its pale surface in editorial layouts, packaging, or soft interior schemes where large light areas need definition.
Is #eddca6 readable on white or black?
#eddca6 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.38:1 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.