#EDE89D Hex Color
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#ede89d is a pale, warm yellow with a softened green undertone and a lightly faded, pastel finish. Its gentle brightness suits spring layouts, baby products, open-space branding, and clean UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with navy or charcoal accents; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this color is #ede89d.
Questions about #ede89d
What is #ede89d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede89d is rgb(237, 232, 157), in HSL hsl(56, 69%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 34%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ede89d?
Navy and charcoal create strong accents against #ede89d, while muted sage or olive can extend its softened green undertone for a gentler palette; choose darker pairings around headings, buttons, and borders for clearer separation.
Does #ede89d look warm or cool?
#ede89d reads as warm because its yellow base dominates, while the softened green undertone cools the effect slightly, giving it a pale, pastel character rather than the sharper look of saturated yellow. That balance suits spring-inspired interfaces and airy product layouts.
Is #ede89d readable on white or black?
#ede89d has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.63:1 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.