#ED875D Hex Color
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This muted, sun-baked orange feels approachable and energetic without becoming aggressive. Because of its medium saturation, #ed875d performs best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, which can overwhelm the eyes. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal grays to create a modern contrast. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or small call-to-action elements.
Questions about #ed875d
What is #ed875d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed875d is rgb(237, 135, 93), in HSL hsl(18, 80%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 61%, 7%.
Where should I use #ed875d in a UI design?
#ed875d works best as a supporting accent or call-to-action button rather than a background color. Because it is highly energetic, it draws the eye immediately, making it ideal for buttons or notification badges when paired with dark text.
What colors pair well with #ed875d for a balanced palette?
This shade thrives when contrasted with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. You can also pair it with soft, muted blues to create a complementary scheme that feels balanced and professional rather than overly aggressive.
Is #ed875d readable on white or black?
#ed875d has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.