#EDE909 Hex Color
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#ede909 is a highly saturated, luminous yellow with a slight green cast, giving designs an energetic, spontaneous edge. Use this warm shade as a small accent for sale labels, budget brands, and calls to action. It also suits construction graphics but can feel overwhelming across large surfaces. The hex code #ede909 supports highly readable black text, offering about a 16.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ede909
What is #ede909 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede909 is rgb(237, 233, 9), in HSL hsl(59, 93%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 96%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ede909?
Pair #ede909 with navy, charcoal, or deep purple to ground its bright yellow-green energy, while white keeps the palette crisp and black provides strong, readable contrast on light backgrounds and interfaces.
Does #ede909 read as warm or cool?
#ede909 reads as a warm, energetic yellow because its high brightness and saturated yellow base outweigh the slight green cast, though the green undertone gives it a sharper, more electric feel than golden yellows.
Is #ede909 readable on white or black?
#ede909 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.26:1 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.