#ED553B Hex Color
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#ed553b is a saturated, warm orange-red that commands immediate attention. As a hex code, it functions best as a bold accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with black text, which achieves a 6.0:1 contrast ratio for clear readability. Designers often use this shade to highlight calls to action or urgent UI elements.
Questions about #ed553b
What is #ed553b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed553b is rgb(237, 85, 59), in HSL hsl(9, 83%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 75%, 7%.
How should I use #ed553b in a web interface?
#ed553b functions best as a tactical accent rather than a primary background color. Use it sparingly for critical call-to-action buttons or status indicators to direct user attention immediately while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic for the rest of your design.
Is #ed553b readable on white or black?
#ed553b has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.