#ED5915 Hex Color
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This intense orange sits on the border of red, radiating extreme warmth and urgency. Because #ed5915 commands instant attention, designers should use it sparingly as an accent rather than a background. Black text remains highly readable against it, maintaining a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays for a modern, industrial look. The hex code for this color is #ed5915.
Questions about #ed5915
What is #ed5915 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed5915 is rgb(237, 89, 21), in HSL hsl(19, 86%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 91%, 7%.
How should I effectively use #ed5915 in a design interface?
#ed5915 commands instant visual attention, so use it sparingly as a call-to-action button or a highlight element rather than a background. Because it is highly saturated, it works best when balanced against neutral, darker tones like charcoal to ground the intensity.
Is #ed5915 readable on white or black?
#ed5915 has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.04:1 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.