#EDAB61 Hex Color
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This mellow, pastel orange pairs beautifully with dark charcoal or deep navy blues for a balanced look. Because it is highly legible with black text, #edab61 works well as a background for clean UI elements or print layouts. It reads as a warm, approachable tone, though it can feel slightly washed out if paired with too many light neutrals. View other shades of orange to compare.
Questions about #edab61
What is #edab61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edab61 is rgb(237, 171, 97), in HSL hsl(32, 80%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 59%, 7%.
What color combinations work best with #edab61?
Is #edab61 suitable for use as a background color?
#edab61 is an excellent background choice for clean interface elements or print projects because it offers high legibility with standard black text. Its approachable, warm quality ensures your content feels inviting without overwhelming the reader's eye.
Is #edab61 readable on white or black?
#edab61 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.59:1 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.