#ED820E Hex Color
Bold and punchy saturated orange
This bold, saturated orange commands immediate attention with its high intensity. Because it is so loud, #ed820e works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, cool teals for a balanced look. The hex code #ed820e offers excellent contrast with black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or high-impact UI alerts.
Questions about #ed820e
What is #ed820e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed820e is rgb(237, 130, 14), in HSL hsl(31, 89%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 94%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed820e for design projects?
Deep, cool teals or dark navy blues provide the best balance for the intensity of #ed820e. These cooler shades ground the boldness of the orange, creating a sophisticated contrast that prevents the design from feeling too chaotic or overwhelming.
Is #ed820e readable on white or black?
#ed820e has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.