#ED6A3B Hex Color
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Strong and warm, #ed6a3b is a saturated reddish-orange with a bright, sunlit finish. Its high energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent highlights. Use it as a 10% accent against navy or deep teal rather than a full interface background. Black text remains highly readable, with about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #ed6a3b.
Questions about #ed6a3b
What is #ed6a3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6a3b is rgb(237, 106, 59), in HSL hsl(16, 83%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 75%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6a3b?
#ed6a3b pairs well with navy, deep teal, charcoal, and warm neutrals because its saturated orange-red stands out against cool or subdued backgrounds, making it effective for buttons, highlights, and small graphic areas rather than broad backgrounds. A muted sand or cream can soften the contrast.
Does #ed6a3b read as a warm or cool color?
#ed6a3b reads as a warm color because its hue sits between red and orange, while its bright saturation adds heat and energy that can make layouts feel lively, confident, and attention-grabbing. It works especially well beside cooler or darker colors.
Where does #ed6a3b work best in design?
#ed6a3b works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, badges, and urgent highlights, where its saturated reddish-orange tone attracts attention without overwhelming the layout.
Is #ed6a3b readable on white or black?
#ed6a3b has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.