#EFED58 Hex Color
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Closest to a highlighter with a drop of green. #efed58 is a warm, luminous yellow that reads energetic but turns harsh as a full background, so treat it as a bold accent. Black text on this hex code hits 16.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for readable body copy. It pairs best with charcoal or deep navy, and knowing what colors make yellow helps you tune that lean.
Questions about #efed58
What is #efed58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efed58 is rgb(239, 237, 88), in HSL hsl(59, 83%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 63%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #efed58?
Charcoal and deep navy are the safest partners for #efed58 because both are dark enough to let its brightness carry the design. For a warmer mix, use it in small doses next to terracotta.
Is #efed58 readable on white or black?
#efed58 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.92:1 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.