#EDBA6F Hex Color
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This warm, pastel orange leans toward a soft goldenrod. Its mellow saturation makes it an excellent choice for a background color in spring-themed or youth-oriented marketing designs. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, #edba6f works well for accessible UI elements. Pair this hex code with dark slate blues to create a balanced, modern palette without risking a washed-out look.
Questions about #edba6f
What is #edba6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edba6f is rgb(237, 186, 111), in HSL hsl(36, 78%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 53%, 7%.
Why does #edba6f work well for user interfaces?
This shade maintains a high enough contrast ratio against black text to remain legible in digital layouts. It provides a friendly, welcoming aesthetic that avoids the harsh intensity often found in brighter, more saturated orange hues.
What color palettes work best with #edba6f?
Pair #edba6f with slate blue or deep charcoal to ground its warm energy effectively. These darker, cooler tones provide a necessary anchor that keeps the overall design feeling modern rather than washed out or childish.
Is #edba6f readable on white or black?
#edba6f has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.85:1 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.