#ED7B17 Hex Color
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#ed7b17 is a bright, strongly saturated orange with warm red-gold undertones and a lively, energetic presence. This bold hex code suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, safety accents, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal, since its intensity can overwhelm large background areas.
Questions about #ed7b17
What is #ed7b17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed7b17 is rgb(237, 123, 23), in HSL hsl(28, 86%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 90%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed7b17?
#ed7b17 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted cream because dark or softened neutrals steady its high saturation and warm red-gold cast. Use navy for contrast, charcoal for a practical feel, or cream for autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #ed7b17 readable on white or black?
#ed7b17 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.