#ED9578 Hex Color
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#ed9578 is a light, warm coral red with peach undertones and enough saturation to feel lively without becoming harsh. Its soft glow suits spring branding, baby products, food packaging, romance, and energetic sports accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or deep teal. Black text remains highly legible, with about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #ed9578.
Questions about #ed9578
What is #ed9578 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9578 is rgb(237, 149, 120), in HSL hsl(15, 76%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 49%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed9578?
Navy and cool blue-green tones pair especially well with #ed9578, creating contrast that balances its peachy warmth; charcoal also works for text, borders, and neutral layouts where softer black feels more fitting.
Does #ed9578 look warm or cool?
#ed9578 reads as a warm coral red because its peach undertones soften the red and shift it toward orange; its lightness keeps the warmth approachable rather than intense, making it suitable for friendly, fresh, and romantic visual styles.
Is #ed9578 readable on white or black?
#ed9578 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.17:1 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.