#EDBC1D Color Information

Hex color code: #EDBC1D

A bold yellow shade, #EDBC1D appears as (237, 188, 29) in RGB and (46°, 85%, 52%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameGoldenrod
HEX
#EDBC1D
RGB
237, 188, 29
HSL
46°, 85%, 52%
CMYK
0%, 21%, 88%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #EDBC1D;
background-color: #EDBC1D;
border-color: #EDBC1D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EDBC1D;
border: 2px solid #EDBC1D;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#EDBC1D]
text-[#EDBC1D]
border-[#EDBC1D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EDBC1D]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EDBC1D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EDBC1D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #EDBC1D; 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 #EDBC1D; background-color: #EDBC1D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #EDBC1D20; border-left: 4px solid #EDBC1D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EDBC1D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EDBC1D in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

237, 188, 29

Red: 237 / Green: 188 / Blue: 29

HSL

46°, 85%, 52%

Hue: 46° / Saturation: 85% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 88%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 88% / Key: 7%

What color is #EDBC1D?

#EDBC1D is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EDBC1D to RGB:

rgb(237, 188, 29)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EDBC1D to HSL:

hsl(46, 85%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EDBC1D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 21%, 88%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic yellow tone, #EDBC1D has RGB (237, 188, 29) and HSL (46°, 85%, 52%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EDBC1D is #1D4DED, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ED541D.

Use #EDBC1D in CSS: color: #EDBC1D or background-color: #EDBC1D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EDBC1D

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.81:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDBC1D?

#EDBC1D is a dynamic yellow color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EDBC1D?

#EDBC1D in RGB is (237, 188, 29) - 237 red, 188 green, and 29 blue.

How to use #EDBC1D in CSS?

Use #EDBC1D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EDBC1D?

#1D4DED (complementary), #ED541D (analogous), and #AF890E (lighter shade) work well with #EDBC1D.