#EDB15C Hex Color
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This mellow, golden-orange shade balances warmth with a soft, cheerful aesthetic. Because it has enough contrast for small body text, #edb15c works effectively for UI elements and backgrounds. It pairs beautifully with deep teals or charcoal grays to ground its lightness. Use this hex code as a secondary accent rather than a full page background to maintain visual impact without overwhelming the user.
Questions about #edb15c
What is #edb15c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edb15c is rgb(237, 177, 92), in HSL hsl(35, 80%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 61%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #edb15c?
Is #edb15c suitable for text or small UI elements?
While #edb15c offers decent contrast, it is best used as a secondary accent for buttons, icons, or decorative elements rather than large blocks of body text. Always verify contrast ratios when placing this over white or light gray backgrounds.
Is #edb15c readable on white or black?
#edb15c has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.04:1 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.