#FFEDAC Hex Color
A luminous and gentle pastel yellow
#ffedac is a luminous, unsaturated pastel yellow that radiates warmth without overwhelming the senses. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, it functions best as a soft background rather than a main accent. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate greys to create necessary contrast, as it can feel washed out when placed directly next to pure white.
Questions about #ffedac
What is #ffedac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffedac is rgb(255, 237, 172), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 33%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffedac for a balanced palette?
#ffedac works best when paired with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to ground its airy, unsaturated appearance. Avoid pairing it directly with pure white, as the lack of contrast can make the yellow feel washed out or invisible.
Is #ffedac readable on white or black?
#ffedac has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.96:1 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.