#EDE962 Hex Color
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#ede962 is a glowing yellow with a mellow, slightly green undertone. Its high lightness makes black text easy to read on top (about 16.4:1 contrast), so it shines as a background for sale banners, badges, and big type. It can wash out next to white, so anchor it with charcoal or navy. Compare it against other shades of yellow to see where it fits.
Questions about #ede962
What is #ede962 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede962 is rgb(237, 233, 98), in HSL hsl(58, 79%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 59%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ede962?
Is #ede962 readable on white or black?
#ede962 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.43:1 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.