#EDB16D Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This pastel orange is a warm, sunny tone that feels approachable and lighthearted. It works best as a primary background or a soft highlight in playful, youth-focused designs. Because it is highly legible, you can pair it with black text for strong contrast. To balance its intensity, mix it with other shades of pink or cool neutrals. The hex code is #edb16d.
Questions about #edb16d
What is #edb16d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edb16d is rgb(237, 177, 109), in HSL hsl(32, 78%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 54%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #edb16d?
Is #edb16d readable on white or black?
#edb16d has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.11:1 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.