#ED834E Hex Color

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The hex code #ed834e is a warm, fairly saturated orange with a mellow neon edge. Its bright, approachable energy suggests optimism and adventure, while the orange base supports creative food, beverage, sports, and youth branding. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or dark navy; black text also reaches about 8.0:1, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

Questions about #ed834e

What is #ed834e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed834e is rgb(237, 131, 78), in HSL hsl(20, 82%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 67%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed834e?
#ed834e pairs well with charcoal and navy, which temper its bright warmth without draining its playful energy. Use the orange as an accent or supporting tone, especially in food packaging, sports graphics, and youth-focused interfaces.
Is #ed834e readable on white or black?
#ed834e has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.95:1 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.