#ED914B Hex Color

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This mellow, mid-toned orange feels approachable and energetic without being neon. Because of its approachable saturation, #ed914b functions best as a bold accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground the warmth. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or calls to action where readability matters. The hex code is #ed914b.

Questions about #ed914b

What is #ed914b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed914b is rgb(237, 145, 75), in HSL hsl(26, 82%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 68%, 7%.
How should I use #ed914b in a color palette?
Because #ed914b is a bold, mid-toned orange, it works most effectively as an accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep neutrals like charcoal or navy blue to ground its natural warmth and prevent it from feeling overwhelming in your layout.
Is #ed914b readable on white or black?
#ed914b has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.75:1 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.