#EDE7D9 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated yellow sits comfortably in the neutral space between cream and light grey. Because of its high lightness, #ede7d9 acts as an excellent background for minimal interfaces. It maintains high readability with dark text and avoids the stark glare of pure white. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep olive to ground its airy, delicate quality without making the palette look washed out.
Questions about #ede7d9
What is #ede7d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede7d9 is rgb(237, 231, 217), in HSL hsl(42, 36%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 7%.
How should I use #ede7d9 in my design projects?
#ede7d9 functions best as a calm, readable background for modern interfaces where pure white feels too sharp. It provides enough warmth to feel inviting while remaining neutral enough to let charcoal or deep olive text stand out clearly.
Is #ede7d9 considered a warm or cool color?
While #ede7d9 sits in a neutral space, it leans slightly warm due to its faint yellow undertones. This characteristic makes it less sterile than a true cool-toned grey, adding a subtle, organic comfort to UI elements and digital paper textures.
Is #ede7d9 readable on white or black?
#ede7d9 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.03:1 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.