#EDBD76 Hex Color
A warm and optimistic golden pastel
This pastel orange radiates a soft, golden warmth that pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue for visual contrast. Because it is light and unsaturated, #edbd76 works best as a primary background or a large-scale accent rather than small body text. The hex code for this mellow, optimistic tone is #edbd76. It brings a gentle, adventurous feel to baby products or seasonal marketing materials.
Questions about #edbd76
What is #edbd76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edbd76 is rgb(237, 189, 118), in HSL hsl(36, 77%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 50%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edbd76?
This light pastel pairs best with deep charcoal or slate blue to create necessary visual contrast. Because #edbd76 is unsaturated and airy, it also balances effectively against neutral warm gray tones without overwhelming the overall design palette.
Is #edbd76 readable on white or black?
#edbd76 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.14:1 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.