#EDB42C

Color Details

HEX
#EDB42C
RGB
rgb(237, 180, 44)
HSL
hsl(42, 84%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 81%, 7%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.17:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #edb42c
Contrast 11.17:1 AAA
White on #edb42c
Contrast 1.88:1 Fail
#edb42c on Black
Contrast 11.17:1 AAA
#edb42c on White
Contrast 1.88:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#f1c356
#f4d280
#f8e1ab
#be9023
#8e6c1a
#5f4812

Complement & Analogous

#2c66ed
#c6ed2c
#ed522c

Triadic

#2cedb3
#b32ced

Monochrome

#5f4812 #8e6c1a #edb42c #f4d280 #f8e1ab #fbf0d5

Analogous

#ed522c #f2866b #edb42c #d1f156 #c6ed2c #9ebe23

Complementary Mix

#8e6c1a #edb42c #f4d280 #2c66ed #769cf3 #1d429a

Nearby Colors

#edb42b
#edb42d
#edb41c
#edb43c

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About #EDB42C

#EDB42C converts to RGB(237, 180, 44) and HSL(42, 84%, 55%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#EDB42C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #EDB42C?
RGB: 237, 180, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(237, 180, 44)
Is #EDB42C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #EDB42C?
Complement: #2c66ed.
Does #EDB42C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.88:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.17:1 (AAA (normal text)).