#EED58D Hex Color

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Light and softly muted, #eed58d is a warm yellow with creamy golden undertones. Its mellow finish suits spring layouts, baby products, budget branding, and cheerful sale graphics. Use this hex color as a generous background with dark brown or charcoal text; its 14.5:1 contrast with black supports readable body copy. The hex code is #eed58d.

Questions about #eed58d

What is #eed58d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eed58d is rgb(238, 213, 141), in HSL hsl(45, 74%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 41%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eed58d?
#eed58d pairs well with charcoal or dark brown text, while muted sage, terracotta, and dusty blue add contrast without overpowering its creamy golden warmth. Use darker accents for headings and controls when the yellow fills a large background.
Does #eed58d read as a warm or cool color?
#eed58d reads as a warm, softly muted yellow because its creamy golden undertones lean toward gold rather than lemon, giving it a cheerful yet gentle presence that suits spring layouts, nursery accents, welcoming interfaces, and promotional graphics.
Is #eed58d readable on white or black?
#eed58d has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.53:1 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.