#ED9D3B Hex Color
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This warm, glowing orange feels energetic and creative without being aggressive. Its high saturation makes it a bold choice for buttons or accents, though it can overwhelm a full page background. Because black text maintains strong contrast against this hue, it works well for readable call-to-action elements. The hex code for this shade is #ed9d3b. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground its brightness.
Questions about #ed9d3b
What is #ed9d3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9d3b is rgb(237, 157, 59), in HSL hsl(33, 83%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 75%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed9d3b in a design scheme?
This vibrant orange benefits from being grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which stabilize its high energy. For a more adventurous palette, try pairing #ed9d3b with complementary teals or deep navy tones to create a balanced, professional contrast.
Is #ed9d3b suitable for text on a white background?
While #ed9d3b is visually striking, it fails most standard web accessibility contrast ratios when placed against a white or very light background. It is better utilized as a vibrant accent color for buttons, icons, or graphical elements rather than body text.
Is #ed9d3b readable on white or black?
#ed9d3b has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.