#EDE89F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EDE89F?

RGB(237, 232, 159), HSL(56.2, 68.4%, 77.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 2.1%, 32.9%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #EDE89F meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.26:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#EDE89F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 237, 232, 159, in HSL 56.2°, 68.4%, 77.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 2.1%, 32.9%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is palegoldenrod.

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Color Values

HEX

#EDE89F

RGB

237, 232, 159

HSL

56.2, 68.4%, 77.6%

HSV

56.2, 32.9%, 92.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.1%, 32.9%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.9182 0.0928 104.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: palegoldenrod

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.