#FFEDB7 Hex Color
Butter-soft yellow with a beige calm
Soft as a pat of butter on warm toast, #ffedb7 is a pastel yellow with a creamy beige undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, which makes it a solid base for spring themes and baby products. Black text on this hex code reaches about 18:1 contrast, well past AA. Just keep it away from pure white edges, where it can look washed out.
Questions about #ffedb7
What is #ffedb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffedb7 is rgb(255, 237, 183), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 28%, 0%.
What text color works best on #ffedb7?
Black text on #ffedb7 reaches roughly 18:1 contrast, far above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short, so stick with dark type for anything readable.
What colors pair well with #ffedb7?
Try terracotta for a warm, earthy pairing or deep navy for contrast that makes the yellow feel richer. Both keep its mellow character intact.
Is #ffedb7 readable on white or black?
#ffedb7 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.04:1 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.