#EDE3B0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EDE3B0?

RGB(237, 227, 176), HSL(50.2, 62.9%, 81.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 4.2%, 25.7%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #EDE3B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.3:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#EDE3B0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 237, 227, 176, in HSL 50.2°, 62.9%, 81.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.2%, 25.7%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is Banana Mania.

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Color Values

HEX

#EDE3B0

RGB

237, 227, 176

HSL

50.2, 62.9%, 81.0%

HSV

50.2, 25.7%, 92.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.2%, 25.7%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.9114 0.067 98.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Banana Mania

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.