#EDE665 Hex Color
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Light yellow with a warm, slightly green undertone, #ede665 feels fresh and energetic without neon’s sharpness. Its high lightness suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage, while black text remains highly readable at about 16.1:1 contrast. Use the hex code #ede665 as a bold accent or large-area color with navy and charcoal.
Questions about #ede665
What is #ede665 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede665 is rgb(237, 230, 101), in HSL hsl(57, 79%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 57%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ede665?
Is #ede665 easy to read with black text?
Yes, #ede665 has about a 16.1:1 contrast ratio with black, so dark text stands out clearly for labels, headings, signage, and other readable interface elements at common sizes and weights. Still, check the full design context before publishing.
Is #ede665 readable on white or black?
#ede665 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.10:1 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.