#ED6D45 Hex Color
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#ed6d45 is a saturated, warm red-orange with a bright coral cast and enough lightness to feel lively rather than heavy. Its bold energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and small highlights. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal; black text remains readable with about 6.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #ed6d45.
Questions about #ed6d45
What is #ed6d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6d45 is rgb(237, 109, 69), in HSL hsl(14, 82%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 71%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6d45 in a palette?
#ed6d45 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm cream because dark cool tones steady its heat while cream softens the contrast without muting its energy in a compact interface or brand palette. Use navy for headings or structure, then reserve coral for key details.
Where does #ed6d45 work best in design?
#ed6d45 works best as a focused accent or supporting color, especially for calls to action, sale graphics, food packaging, sports layouts, and entertainment branding. Its strong saturation can overwhelm a full interface background, so balance it with quieter neutrals and generous space.
Is #ed6d45 readable on white or black?
#ed6d45 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.