#EDBC78 Hex Color
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With its light value and softened saturation, #edbc78 brings a warm, mellow glow to layouts without feeling loud. This pastel orange works well as a dominant background for spring, food, youth, and autumn themes, especially with dark navy accents. Black text reaches about 12.1:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #edbc78
What is #edbc78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edbc78 is rgb(237, 188, 120), in HSL hsl(35, 76%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 49%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edbc78?
Is #edbc78 a warm or cool color?
#edbc78 reads as a warm color because its orange base and golden undertone create a mellow, sunlit appearance; its softened saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than intense, making it suitable for welcoming backgrounds and approachable visual designs.
Is #edbc78 readable on white or black?
#edbc78 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.06:1 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.