#EDF7A0 Hex Color
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#edf7a0 is a luminous, unsaturated yellow that feels soft and approachable. Because of its light, mellow tone, it serves well as a gentle background color in spring-themed designs. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate gray text to maintain readability. Use the hex code #edf7a0 sparingly as an accent rather than a full page dominant, as it can feel overwhelming in large blocks.
Questions about #edf7a0
What is #edf7a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edf7a0 is rgb(237, 247, 160), in HSL hsl(67, 84%, 80%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 35%, 3%.
Does #edf7a0 work well for text?
Because #edf7a0 is very light and unsaturated, it lacks the necessary contrast for body text against a white background. It is best used as a background color or decorative accent paired with charcoal or deep gray text.
What colors pair well with #edf7a0?
Is #edf7a0 readable on white or black?
#edf7a0 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.41:1 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.