#ED6E00 Hex Color
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#ed6e00 is a high-intensity orange that demands immediate attention. Due to its saturation and warmth, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or seasonal highlights rather than a large background. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoals, as the black text contrast ratio reaches 6.8:1. Use the hex code #ed6e00 to inject energy and urgency into your design layouts.
Questions about #ed6e00
What is #ed6e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6e00 is rgb(237, 110, 0), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 100%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6e00?
#ed6e00 creates a professional, high-contrast look when paired with deep charcoal or matte black text, which achieves a 6.8:1 ratio. For a softer balance, consider using it alongside creamy off-whites or muted earth tones to ground the intense warmth.
Is #ed6e00 suitable for large background areas?
#ed6e00 is generally too intense and saturated for large background usage, often overwhelming the viewer's eyes. It is most effective when reserved for smaller UI elements like alert banners, buttons, or decorative accents where you need to create immediate visual urgency.
Is #ed6e00 readable on white or black?
#ed6e00 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.