#EDB759 Hex Color
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#edb759 is a mellow, golden-orange tone with a high luminosity that feels both cheerful and approachable. Because this shade offers excellent contrast with black text, it works well as a primary background color for playful branding. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays to ground its inherent optimism. Use the hex code #edb759 as an accent to bring warmth to neutral UI layouts.
Questions about #edb759
What is #edb759 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edb759 is rgb(237, 183, 89), in HSL hsl(38, 80%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 62%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #edb759 in a professional design?
This golden-orange works exceptionally well when grounded by deep charcoal grays or dark navy, which prevent the color from appearing too overwhelming. For a balanced, high-contrast palette, try pairing #edb759 with deep blues to emphasize its inherent optimism and warmth.
Is #edb759 readable on white or black?
#edb759 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.51:1 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.