#EDD59C
Light Yellow
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About #EDD59C Light Yellow
#EDD59C is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 237 red, 213 green, and 156 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 42°, saturation of 69%, and lightness of 77%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #EDD59C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
42°
Hue
69%
Saturation
77%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #EDD59C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #EDD59C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#EDD59C on White
Contrast Ratio1.44:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#EDD59C on Black
Contrast Ratio14.6:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #EDD59C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #EDD59C |
| RGB | rgb(237, 213, 156) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 69%, 77%) |
| RGB Decimal | 237, 213, 156 |
| RGB Percent | 92.9%, 83.5%, 61.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 10%, 34%, 7% |
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