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#EDD53B Color — #EDD53B

Complete color reference for #EDD53B: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#EDD53B
RGBrgb(237, 213, 59)
HSLhsl(52, 83%, 58%)
HSVhsv(52, 75%, 93%)
CMYKC:0% M:10% Y:75% K:7%
CSS Color#EDD53B
Decimal15586619
Luminance0.6591

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#EDD53B on White
Ratio: 1.48:1 — Fail
#EDD53B on Black
Ratio: 14.18:1 — AAA
White on #EDD53B
Ratio: 1.48:1 — Fail
Black on #EDD53B
Ratio: 14.18:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEFDF5
100#FCF9E2
200#FAF2C4
300#F7ECA7
400#F3E480
500#EDD53B
600#BEAA2F
700#8E8023
800#5F5518
900#3B350F

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #EDD53B?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(237, 213, 59). The red channel is 237, green is 213, and blue is 59 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #EDD53B?

The HSL value is hsl(52, 83%, 58%). Hue is 52°, saturation is 83%, and lightness is 58%.

Does #EDD53B meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #EDD53B achieves a 1.48:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 14.18:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #EDD53B?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #EDD53B is #3B53ED.