#EDA16F Hex Color
A warm, glowing pastel orange hue
This pastel orange balances high saturation with a mellow, glowing lightness. It functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background, as it can feel overwhelming at full screen. Pair #eda16f with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its inherent optimism and warmth. The hex code for this shade is #eda16f, which provides enough contrast for black text in UI designs.
Questions about #eda16f
What is #eda16f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eda16f is rgb(237, 161, 111), in HSL hsl(24, 78%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 53%, 7%.
What colors pair best with the pastel orange #eda16f?
Deep charcoal or slate blue are excellent pairings for #eda16f because they ground its inherent optimism and warmth. These darker, cool-toned neutrals prevent the orange from feeling overwhelming while maintaining a sophisticated balance in your overall layout or interface design.
Is #eda16f a good choice for text in web design?
While #eda16f works well as an accent color for buttons or highlights, it is generally too light to use as a primary text color against a white background. Always pair this shade with a much darker color to ensure proper accessibility and readability.
Is #eda16f readable on white or black?
#eda16f has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.92:1 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.