#ED8E1A Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #ed8e1a is a warm orange with clear golden-yellow undertones. Its high energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text remains highly legible, with about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #ed8e1a.
Questions about #ed8e1a
What is #ed8e1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed8e1a is rgb(237, 142, 26), in HSL hsl(33, 85%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 89%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed8e1a?
Does #ed8e1a read as a warm or cool color?
#ed8e1a reads as a warm orange because its strong red component is balanced by a golden-yellow undertone. Its brightness and saturation create an energetic, attention-seeking mood that suits calls to action, seasonal visuals, and lively promotional graphics.
Is #ed8e1a readable on white or black?
#ed8e1a has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.