#ED6039 Hex Color
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#ed6039 is a saturated, warm, and highly intense hue. Because it demands immediate attention, it functions best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or error states rather than a dominant base. The hex code #ed6039 offers a strong 6.3:1 contrast ratio against black text. To tone down its intensity, try pairing it with deeper brown tones instead of harsh neutrals.
Questions about #ed6039
What is #ed6039 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6039 is rgb(237, 96, 57), in HSL hsl(13, 83%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 76%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6039?
Pair #ed6039 with deep, earthy brown tones or soft charcoals to ground its high intensity. Using it alongside desaturated neutrals prevents the color from overwhelming a design while maintaining its energetic, attention-grabbing quality in the final composition.
Is #ed6039 suitable for text on a white background?
Avoid using #ed6039 as primary text on white backgrounds because it lacks the necessary contrast for accessibility. While it works well for graphic elements or buttons, you should stick to much darker colors for long-form content to ensure proper readability.
Is #ed6039 readable on white or black?
#ed6039 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.