Cadmium Orange
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Cadmium Orange is a high-energy tone that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, this color works best as a ten percent accent rather than a full background. It pairs well with deep charcoal for a balanced, modern look. Black text offers excellent contrast against this hex code, #ed872d, with a ratio of 8.1:1, ensuring small design details remain perfectly legible.
Questions about Cadmium Orange
What is the hex code for Cadmium Orange?
Cadmium Orange is #ed872d. In RGB that is rgb(237, 135, 45), in HSL hsl(28, 84%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 81%, 7%.
How should I use #ed872d in a layout?
Cadmium Orange is intensely saturated and functions best as a ten percent accent rather than a full background. Use it to highlight call-to-action buttons or small design elements that need to capture immediate attention without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is Cadmium Orange readable on white or black?
Cadmium Orange has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.