#FFED7A Hex Color
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High-luminosity yellow, #ffed7a feels approachable and energetic without the harshness of a primary hue. Because it is highly saturated, it functions best as a pop of color for CTA buttons or sale tags rather than a full background. This shade pairs well with deep charcoals, as black text offers excellent contrast for readability. The hex code for this cheerful tone is #ffed7a.
Questions about #ffed7a
What is #ffed7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffed7a is rgb(255, 237, 122), in HSL hsl(52, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 52%, 0%.
How can I effectively use #ffed7a in a user interface?
#ffed7a works best as a vibrant accent color for primary buttons or sale badges because it captures attention without the harshness of a pure primary hue. Pair it with dark text, such as charcoal, to maintain high readability and meeting accessibility contrast standards.
Is #ffed7a readable on white or black?
#ffed7a has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.64:1 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.