#EDA92A Hex Color

A glowing warm orange with sun-drenched energy

Hex color #eda92a graphic
#eda92a is a warm, high-energy orange with a saturated, sun-drenched quality. This glowing shade functions best as an accent color, adding instant personality to buttons or call-to-action elements. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability in small sizes. Designers should pair this hex code with deep charcoal or navy to ground its intensity and prevent it from appearing washed out.

Questions about #eda92a

What is #eda92a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eda92a is rgb(237, 169, 42), in HSL hsl(39, 84%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 82%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eda92a for professional designs?
#eda92a looks best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or navy. These dark, cool tones balance the inherent brightness of this orange, preventing it from overwhelming your layout while ensuring the accent color remains sharp and readable.
Does #eda92a work well for text in user interfaces?
While #eda92a offers high energy, it often struggles with accessibility when used for body text. It is best reserved for interactive elements like buttons or icons where its strong contrast against black backgrounds makes it pop without causing eye strain.
Is #eda92a readable on white or black?
#eda92a has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.30:1 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.