#EFED73 Hex Color
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Neon yellow #efed73 brings immediate energy to a design palette. Its high luminosity makes it an ideal accent for sale banners or UI elements needing a quick visual hook. Avoid using this tone as a large background, as it can overwhelm the eye. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal text to achieve a high 17.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #efed73
What is #efed73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #efed73 is rgb(239, 237, 115), in HSL hsl(59, 79%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 52%, 6%.
What is the best way to use #efed73 in UI design?
Use #efed73 sparingly as a high-contrast accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements, rather than as a primary background. Its high luminosity quickly overwhelms the eye if used over large areas, making it better suited for grabbing immediate user attention.
Is #efed73 readable on white or black?
#efed73 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.03:1 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.