#EFED6E Hex Color
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High-energy and luminous, this neon yellow commands attention immediately. Because of its extreme brightness, #efed6e works best as a small accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text for high contrast and readability. The hex code for this assertive shade is #efed6e, which is perfect for driving urgency in sale banners or industrial design elements.
Questions about #efed6e
What is #efed6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efed6e is rgb(239, 237, 110), in HSL hsl(59, 80%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 54%, 6%.
How should I use #efed6e in a web design layout?
Use #efed6e sparingly as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming your viewer. It works exceptionally well for highlighting urgency in sale banners, notifications, or specific interface elements that need to stand out immediately.
Is #efed6e readable on white or black?
#efed6e has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.00:1 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.