#ED6D42 Hex Color
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Loud red-orange with real warmth. The hex code #ed6d42 is saturated but mellow enough to sit next to skin tones and terracotta palettes. It works best as a small accent: buttons, sale badges, highlights. Against stark white it can wash out, so lean on charcoal or deep navy instead. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #ed6d42
What is #ed6d42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6d42 is rgb(237, 109, 66), in HSL hsl(15, 83%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 72%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6d42?
Deep navy and charcoal make its warmth read richer, while muted teal gives it a sharp, sporty contrast. Cream beats stark white as a background partner here.
Is #ed6d42 readable on white or black?
#ed6d42 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.