#EDAA48 Hex Color
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#edaa48 is a warm, golden orange with medium lightness and clear saturation, giving designs an upbeat, glowing feel. Its mellow brightness suits food branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this orange is #edaa48.
Questions about #edaa48
What is #edaa48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edaa48 is rgb(237, 170, 72), in HSL hsl(36, 82%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 70%, 7%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #edaa48?
#edaa48 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm neutrals because their darker, quieter tones balance its golden warmth and saturation. Use these combinations for readable text, grounded layouts, or autumn-inspired palettes without making the orange feel too loud.
Is #edaa48 readable on white or black?
#edaa48 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.44:1 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.