#ED4E04 Hex Color
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#ed4e04 is a high-energy, reddish-orange with intense saturation that demands immediate attention. This bold shade works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color, as its brightness can easily overwhelm a layout. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate grays to balance its heat. The hex code for this color is #ed4e04, which maintains enough contrast to support readable black text.
Questions about #ed4e04
What is #ed4e04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed4e04 is rgb(237, 78, 4), in HSL hsl(19, 97%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 98%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed4e04?
How should #ed4e04 be used in digital layouts?
Use #ed4e04 sparingly as a sharp, deliberate accent rather than a primary background color. Its extreme saturation can easily overwhelm users, making it better suited for call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or small graphic elements that require immediate focus.
Is #ed4e04 readable on white or black?
#ed4e04 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.