#ED8507 Hex Color
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#ed8507 is a saturated, warm orange with strong yellow undertones and enough brightness to command attention. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #ed8507.
Questions about #ed8507
What is #ed8507 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed8507 is rgb(237, 133, 7), in HSL hsl(33, 94%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 97%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed8507?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #ed8507, giving its vivid orange a grounded contrast; muted autumn colors can create a warmer palette. Use the orange as an accent rather than a large background to keep the composition balanced.
Is #ed8507 readable on white or black?
#ed8507 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.