#ED9528 Hex Color
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#ed9528 is a bold, high-energy orange that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, it works best as a punchy accent or a call to action button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, moody charcoals. The hex code for this vivid shade is #ed9528, and it remains legible even when used for small, black text.
Questions about #ed9528
What is #ed9528 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9528 is rgb(237, 149, 40), in HSL hsl(33, 85%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 83%, 7%.
Does #ed9528 work well for large blocks of text?
Using #ed9528 for large blocks of text is not recommended because the high saturation makes it difficult to read comfortably against standard white or off-white backgrounds. It is much better suited as a button color, icon accent, or graphic element where readability for long-form content is not required.
What colors pair best with #ed9528?
This vibrant orange pairs effectively with deep charcoal or dark navy blues, which ground the intensity of the color and provide the necessary contrast for a professional look. For a more energetic palette, you can combine it with shades of deep teal or forest green.
Is #ed9528 readable on white or black?
#ed9528 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.