#ED994B Hex Color
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A saturated, golden-orange hue, #ed994b brings a sunny, energetic feel to any palette. Because it is highly legible, black text creates a strong, accessible contrast against this shade. Avoid using it as a large background, where it can quickly overwhelm a design. Instead, treat this hex code as a high-impact accent color, especially when paired with deep charcoal or muted navy blues.
Questions about #ed994b
What is #ed994b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed994b is rgb(237, 153, 75), in HSL hsl(29, 82%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 68%, 7%.
How should I effectively use #ed994b in a design layout?
#ed994b works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. Use it sparingly on buttons or icons to draw attention while keeping text in a grounded charcoal or dark navy for optimal readability.
Is #ed994b readable on white or black?
#ed994b has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.25:1 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.