#FFED73 Hex Color
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Not a pale pastel, #ffed73 is a warm, luminous yellow with a mellow neon glow. Its high lightness suits sale graphics and bold accents, but it washes out beside white, so ground it with charcoal or navy. Black text on this hex code reaches about 17.6:1 contrast, well past accessibility standards.
Questions about #ffed73
What is #ffed73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffed73 is rgb(255, 237, 115), in HSL hsl(52, 100%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 55%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffed73?
Charcoal and navy give #ffed73 the most punch, since both are dark enough to stop the yellow from washing out. Olive or burgundy offer a warmer, moodier alternative for print and branding.
Is #ffed73 readable on white or black?
#ffed73 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.61:1 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.