#FFEDC2 Hex Color
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#ffedc2 is a pale cream yellow with barely any saturation, so it reads mellow rather than bright. Its high lightness makes it a strong base for backgrounds, packaging, and spring palettes, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with slate blue or terracotta for contrast. Black text on #ffedc2 hits about 18.1:1, so it passes AA behind small type.
Questions about #ffedc2
What is #ffedc2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffedc2 is rgb(255, 237, 194), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 24%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffedc2?
Slate blue, terracotta, and olive all flatter its warm yellow undertone. Use #ffedc2 as a dominant base with one deeper accent, since low saturation can read flat with no contrast.
Is #ffedc2 readable on white or black?
#ffedc2 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.14:1 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.