#EDB478 Hex Color
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The hex code #edb478 defines a light, muted orange with soft peach and golden undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, youthful feel, while its warm lightness suits spring, food, and baby-product designs. Use it as a supporting background or broad brand tone, pairing it with deep teal or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color at about 11.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #edb478
What is #edb478 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edb478 is rgb(237, 180, 120), in HSL hsl(31, 76%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 49%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edb478?
Deep teal, charcoal, and muted cream pair well with #edb478, balancing its soft peach-orange warmth with cooler or darker contrast; deep teal adds energy, charcoal supports readable text, and muted cream creates a gentle, coordinated palette.
Is #edb478 a warm or cool color?
#edb478 reads as a warm color because its orange base carries peach and golden undertones; its muted saturation softens the effect, making it feel gentle and approachable rather than bright, fiery, or intense.
Is #edb478 readable on white or black?
#edb478 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.40:1 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.