#ED9B5E Hex Color
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#ed9b5e is a light, mellow orange with warm peach and golden undertones. Its softened saturation creates a fresh, optimistic feel without the intensity of vivid orange. Use it as a dominant background for spring, food, youth, or autumn themes, with black text for strong readability. The hex code for this warm orange is #ed9b5e.
Questions about #ed9b5e
What is #ed9b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9b5e is rgb(237, 155, 94), in HSL hsl(26, 80%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 60%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed9b5e?
Warm peach-orange #ed9b5e pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted teal, and creamy neutrals, while terracotta creates a close, earthy match; blue-green accents add stronger contrast without losing its welcoming warmth.
Is #ed9b5e easy to read with black or white text?
Black text generally provides strong contrast on #ed9b5e, while white text is much weaker, so use dark text for body copy and verify exact sizes in a contrast checker before publishing.
Where does #ed9b5e work best in a design?
#ed9b5e works well as a dominant background or accent for spring, food, youth, and autumn themes, bringing a fresh, optimistic warmth without the intensity of vivid orange or the heaviness of deep brown tones. Pair it with dark text and restrained neutrals to keep layouts balanced.
Is #ed9b5e readable on white or black?
#ed9b5e has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.