#ED884C Hex Color
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#ed884c is a warm, fairly saturated orange with a softened neon edge and mellow depth. Its bright energy suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and creative fun. Use it for food and beverage branding, sports graphics, safety accents, or autumn campaigns, pairing it with deep navy for contrast. As a hex code, #ed884c supports clear black text at about 8.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #ed884c
What is #ed884c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed884c is rgb(237, 136, 76), in HSL hsl(22, 82%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 68%, 7%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ed884c?
#ed884c pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted teal because dark or softened partners steady its bright, warm saturation. Use navy for structure and cream for breathing room, while muted teal adds a sharper complementary contrast.
Is #ed884c readable on white or black?
#ed884c 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.