#ED8D00 Hex Color
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#ed8d00 is a saturated, high-intensity orange that demands immediate attention. Because of its high chroma and warmth, this color works best as an accent rather than a background. Use it for call-to-action buttons or small UI highlights where you need to draw the eye. Black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, ensuring readability for your users.
Questions about #ed8d00
What is #ed8d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed8d00 is rgb(237, 141, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 100%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed8d00 for interface design?
Is #ed8d00 readable on white or black?
#ed8d00 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.