#EDFBA5

#EDFBA5

Color Values

HEX

#EDFBA5

RGB

237, 251, 165

HSL

69.8, 91.5%, 81.6%

HSV

69.8, 34.3%, 98.4%

CMYK

5.6%, 0.0%, 34.3%, 1.6%

OKLCH

0.9582 0.1093 116.0

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EDFBA5;
color: #EDFBA5;
border-color: #EDFBA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 200 #D9F99D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

18.94:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EDFBA5?

RGB(237, 251, 165) · HSL(69.8, 91.5%, 81.6%) · CMYK(5.6%, 0.0%, 34.3%, 1.6%)

Does #EDFBA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.11:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EDFBA5?

Use 000000 text on a #EDFBA5 background; contrast on black is 18.94:1.