#ED4006 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated orange-red demands immediate attention. Because it commands the eye so strongly, #ed4006 is best used as a small accent or a high-impact call to action rather than a background color. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this powerful, fiery shade is #ed4006, which provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #ed4006
What is #ed4006 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed4006 is rgb(237, 64, 6), in HSL hsl(15, 95%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 97%, 7%.
How should I use #ed4006 in web design?
What colors complement the orange-red of #ed4006?
The intense heat of #ed4006 works beautifully when contrasted against deep, neutral tones that ground the visual space. Pair this energetic shade with charcoal or navy to achieve a sophisticated look that prevents the color from feeling overwhelming while maintaining excellent readability.
Is #ed4006 readable on white or black?
#ed4006 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.