#EDE7D4 color
The hex color #EDE7D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 90.6% green and 83.1% blue (237, 231, 212).
Its hue angle is 46°, with 41% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 11% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Mascarpone (#ECE6D4), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.98:1).
#EDE7D4 color codes
| HEX | #EDE7D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 231, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 90.6%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 41%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(46, 11%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.64, -1.16, 9.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.64, 10.04, 96.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.383, 79.911, 73.728) | |
| Decimal | 15591380 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDE7D4, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EDE7D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDE7D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EDE7D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ece6d3Protanopia
no red cones#ede8d5Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2e4e1Tritanopia
no blue cones#e7e7e7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ede7d4; }
.text { color: #ede7d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ede7d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 231 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ede7d4, #e7edd4); }
Similar colors
#ece6d4Mascarpone#f0ead6Eggshell#ebe5d0Cauliflower#f2ecd9Labrador#ede7d7Homoeopathic Yellow#eee9d9Calcium Rock#efebd8Warm White#efe6d1White Warm Wool
Questions
- What color is #EDE7D4?
- #EDE7D4 is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Mascarpone. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDE7D4?
- The RGB value is 237, 231, 212: 237 red, 231 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDE7D4?
- The complementary color is #D4DAED, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDE7D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.98:1 and white text 1.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.