#FFED2D Hex Color
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Luminous and neon, #ffed2d is a warm yellow that signifies instant enthusiasm and spontaneity. It is a high-energy choice often used for sales and budget messaging. Because of its extreme brightness, use it as a 10% accent rather than a background color. Black text remains perfectly readable against it, as the pair offers a 17.4:1 contrast ratio for excellent accessibility.
Questions about #ffed2d
What is #ffed2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffed2d is rgb(255, 237, 45), in HSL hsl(55, 100%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 82%, 0%.
How should I use #ffed2d in a user interface?
Reserve #ffed2d for high-visibility UI elements like buttons or notification badges where you need instant attention. Because this yellow is extremely bright, use it sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a background to prevent eye strain.
What text color works best against #ffed2d?
Pair #ffed2d with deep black or very dark charcoal text to ensure readability. This combination provides an exceptional 17.4:1 contrast ratio, which is well above the industry standards required for accessible and inclusive digital design.
Is #ffed2d readable on white or black?
#ffed2d has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.40:1 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.