#EDDE99 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #edde99 is a pale, muted yellow with a lightly creamy, bleached finish. Its high lightness and low saturation create a gentle, airy mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, sale graphics, and open-space backgrounds. Pair it with ink navy or warm gray for structure. The hex code #edde99 gives black text about a 15.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #edde99
What is #edde99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edde99 is rgb(237, 222, 153), in HSL hsl(49, 70%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 35%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edde99?
#edde99 pairs well with navy, warm gray, and deep brown because these darker neutrals ground its pale, creamy yellow without competing with its soft warmth in layouts, interfaces, and promotional graphics.
Is #edde99 warm or cool?
#edde99 reads as warm because its pale yellow base carries creamy, softly bleached undertones, creating a gentle springlike mood rather than the crisp, sharp feel of a cool lemon yellow.
Is #edde99 readable on white or black?
#edde99 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.50:1 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.