#EDEDAD Hex Color
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Reach for this pale yellow when a layout needs light without the glare of plain white. Its hex code is #ededad, a tinted pastel with a warm, mellow undertone that suits spring themes, baby products, and airy minimal designs. It works best as a large background or supporting base, since its low saturation can wash out next to white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 17.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #ededad
What is #ededad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ededad is rgb(237, 237, 173), in HSL hsl(60, 64%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 27%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ededad?
Pair #ededad with sage, terracotta, or a deep navy for balance. Its low saturation means darker, stronger companions keep it from looking washed out on the page.
Does black text meet WCAG standards on #ededad?
Yes. Black text on #ededad reaches about 17.3:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Dark gray also performs well, but test lighter grays before committing.
Is #ededad readable on white or black?
#ededad has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.31:1 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.