#EDF8A5 Color Information

Hex color code: #EDF8A5

The hex color #EDF8A5 is a delicate yellow with RGB values of (237, 248, 165) and HSL of (68°, 86%, 81%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameWheat

HEX

#EDF8A5

RGB

237, 248, 165

HSL

68°, 86%, 81%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 33%, 3%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EDF8A5;
background-color: #EDF8A5;
border-color: #EDF8A5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EDF8A5;
border: 2px solid #EDF8A5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EDF8A5]
text-[#EDF8A5]
border-[#EDF8A5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EDF8A5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EDF8A5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EDF8A5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EDF8A5; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #EDF8A5; background-color: #EDF8A515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EDF8A520; border-left: 4px solid #EDF8A5; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #EDF8A5; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EDF8A5 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

237, 248, 165

Red: 237 / Green: 248 / Blue: 165

HSL

68°, 86%, 81%

Hue: 68° / Saturation: 86% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 33%, 3%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 33% / Key: 3%

What color is #EDF8A5?

#EDF8A5 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B0A5F8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EDF8A5 to RGB:

rgb(237, 248, 165)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EDF8A5 to HSL:

hsl(68, 86%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EDF8A5 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 0%, 33%, 3%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft yellow tone, #EDF8A5 has RGB (237, 248, 165) and HSL (68°, 86%, 81%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EDF8A5 is #B0A5F8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #F8DAA5.

Use #EDF8A5 in CSS: color: #EDF8A5 or background-color: #EDF8A5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EDF8A5

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 18.57:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDF8A5?

#EDF8A5 is a soft yellow color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #EDF8A5?

#EDF8A5 in RGB is (237, 248, 165) - 237 red, 248 green, and 165 blue.

How to use #EDF8A5 in CSS?

Use #EDF8A5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EDF8A5?

#B0A5F8 (complementary), #F8DAA5 (analogous), and #DFF35E (lighter shade) work well with #EDF8A5.