#FFED6D color
The hex color #FFED6D is a light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 92.9% green and 42.7% blue (255, 237, 109).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 100% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 57% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Fuzzy Duckling (#FFEA70), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.59:1).
#FFED6D color codes
| HEX | #FFED6D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 237, 109) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 92.9%, 42.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 100%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 57%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 57%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.99, -9.2, 62.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.99, 63.61, 98.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.287, 82.935, 26.56) | |
| Decimal | 16772461 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFED6D, 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 #FFED6D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFED6D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.59:1 | 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 #FFED6D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffe760Protanopia
no red cones#ffee73Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffded1Tritanopia
no blue cones#ebebebAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffed6d; }
.text { color: #ffed6d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffed6d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 237 109 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffed6d, #c8ff6d); }
Similar colors
#ffea70Fuzzy Duckling#fbec5eMaizena#faee66Yellowish#fbec5dCorn#fbf073Witch Hazel#f7eb73Limon#f8e462Goldfinch#f4e25aFlame Seal
Closest common color name: Lemon Yellow.
Questions
- What color is #FFED6D?
- #FFED6D is a light, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Fuzzy Duckling. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFED6D?
- The RGB value is 255, 237, 109: 255 red, 237 green and 109 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFED6D?
- The complementary color is #6D7FFF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFED6D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.59:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.