#EDB8A2 Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #edb8a2 is a dusty pastel with a soft, powdery finish. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a large background or supporting tone instead of a punchy accent. Pair it with deep teal for contrast that flatters both. Black text reads clearly on the hex code #edb8a2 at roughly 12:1.
Questions about #edb8a2
What is #edb8a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edb8a2 is rgb(237, 184, 162), in HSL hsl(18, 68%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 32%, 7%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #edb8a2?
Deep teal and navy bring out its warmth while keeping the palette grounded. For softer schemes, try muted sage or warm charcoal instead of pure gray, which can make this pastel look washed out.
Is #edb8a2 readable on white or black?
#edb8a2 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.97:1 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.