#EDA20C Hex Color
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This bold, saturated gold-orange feels high-energy and intense. Because of its extreme brightness, #eda20c works best as a small accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate blue for a modern, grounded contrast. The hex code #eda20c offers enough accessibility for black text overlays, making it useful for high-visibility UI elements.
Questions about #eda20c
What is #eda20c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eda20c is rgb(237, 162, 12), in HSL hsl(40, 90%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 95%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #eda20c in a design palette?
#eda20c creates a sophisticated and grounded contrast when paired with charcoal or deep slate blues. Because the color is so vibrant, it functions most effectively as a small, deliberate accent rather than a dominant background, preventing it from overwhelming the user experience.
Is #eda20c readable on white or black?
#eda20c has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.