#EED89B Hex Color

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Buttercream frosting with a touch of honey comes to mind at #eed89b, a mellow pastel yellow with warm, golden undertones. Its low saturation keeps things soft, which suits spring themes, baby products, and calm backgrounds. Black text holds about 14.9:1 contrast here, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with navy for depth, since it can wash out next to plain white.

Questions about #eed89b

What is #eed89b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eed89b is rgb(238, 216, 155), in HSL hsl(44, 71%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 35%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #eed89b?
Navy brings out its warmth and stops it from looking washed out, making the pair work well for branding and packaging. Terracotta and olive also sit nicely beside it for earthier palettes.
Is #eed89b readable on white or black?
#eed89b has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.93:1 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.