#ED6A31 Hex Color
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#ed6a31 is a saturated, warm orange with a strong red undertone and bright, energetic presence. Its intensity signals excitement and supports bold calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, or autumn campaigns. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text remains highly readable, with about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #ed6a31.
Questions about #ed6a31
What is #ed6a31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6a31 is rgb(237, 106, 49), in HSL hsl(18, 84%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 79%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6a31?
Does #ed6a31 read as warm or cool?
#ed6a31 reads as warm because its orange base carries a strong red undertone, creating a bright, active feel that suits energetic interfaces, promotional graphics, food-related designs, and seasonal autumn work better than cool, blue-led palettes.
Where does #ed6a31 work best?
#ed6a31 works best as a high-energy accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn campaigns, where its warm red-orange character adds urgency without overwhelming the full design.
Is #ed6a31 readable on white or black?
#ed6a31 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.