#ED9B61 Hex Color
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This mellow orange is bright and optimistic, leaning into a soft, glowing peach quality rather than a punchy traffic orange. The hex code #ed9b61 works effectively as an accent color for youthful, friendly branding or autumn-themed marketing. It maintains high readability against black text, allowing for clear hierarchy. If you are learning what colors make orange, this shade serves as a versatile, lightened variation to keep in your palette.
Questions about #ed9b61
What is #ed9b61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9b61 is rgb(237, 155, 97), in HSL hsl(25, 80%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 59%, 7%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #ed9b61 in a professional layout?
#ed9b61 works best as an accent rather than a primary background color because of its high saturation. Pair it with charcoal or deep neutral text to ensure the contrast remains readable and professional for users.
Does #ed9b61 lean more toward yellow or red tones?
#ed9b61 is a warm orange that sits comfortably between yellow and red, giving it a soft, peach-like quality. Its balance makes it feel less aggressive than a standard traffic orange, allowing for a friendly and inviting aesthetic.
Is #ed9b61 readable on white or black?
#ed9b61 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.46:1 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.