#EED096 Hex Color
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A light, muted pastel yellow with warm sandy undertones. #eed096 glows without shouting, which suits spring layouts, baby products, and sale banners. It flatters slate blue better than the usual white pairing. Black text reads clearly on it at roughly 14.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #eed096
What is #eed096 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eed096 is rgb(238, 208, 150), in HSL hsl(40, 72%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 37%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #eed096?
Soft slate blue and muted terracotta balance its warmth without competing with it. For text and interface elements, charcoal or deep brown keeps the palette grounded.
Is #eed096 readable on white or black?
#eed096 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.09:1 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.