#EED9A3 Hex Color
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Soft and unsaturated, #eed9a3 carries the warmth of sun-bleached sand with a mellow, buttery undertone. This pale yellow works well as a grounding neutral for baby products or spa branding, offering a gentle alternative to stark white. Because of its excellent contrast, black text remains highly legible against it. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or muted olive greens for a sophisticated palette.
Questions about #eed9a3
What is #eed9a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eed9a3 is rgb(238, 217, 163), in HSL hsl(43, 69%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 32%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Which color combinations work best with #eed9a3?
Is #eed9a3 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #eed9a3 for text against a white background is not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast for readability. Instead, use this color as a soft background for dark text, where it provides a warm, inviting canvas that is much easier on the eyes.
Is #eed9a3 readable on white or black?
#eed9a3 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.08:1 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.