#ED6E07 Hex Color
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Reach for #ed6e07 when a call to action needs to get noticed. This saturated orange reads warm and assertive, and black text on it hits about 6.8:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. It looks richer against deep navy than against plain white, so treat it as an accent or small background rather than a full page fill.
Questions about #ed6e07
What is #ed6e07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6e07 is rgb(237, 110, 7), in HSL hsl(27, 94%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 97%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6e07?
Deep navy and charcoal make this orange look richer and less loud. Soft cream and warm terracotta work well too, while pure white can make it feel washed out.
Is #ed6e07 readable on white or black?
#ed6e07 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.