#FFEDC9 Hex Color
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This luminous, very unsaturated yellow carries a gentle warmth that feels both peaceful and approachable. Because of its extreme lightness, #ffedc9 works best as a large-scale background where it provides more character than plain white. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to anchor the design and improve readability. The hex code for this soft shade is #ffedc9.
Questions about #ffedc9
What is #ffedc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffedc9 is rgb(255, 237, 201), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 21%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffedc9?
Is #ffedc9 a warm or cool color?
The #ffedc9 hex color reads distinctly warm, carrying a gentle, sun-drenched undertone that feels approachable and inviting. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions as a neutral, making it much softer and less aggressive than a pure, bright yellow.
Is #ffedc9 readable on white or black?
#ffedc9 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.20:1 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.