#EDC0AB Hex Color

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#edc0ab is a pastel orange with a dusty, ashy finish and very low saturation. Its warm, mellow lightness brings softness and youthful optimism to spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, or autumn themes. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal text; black text reaches about 12.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.

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What is #edc0ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #edc0ab is rgb(237, 192, 171), in HSL hsl(19, 65%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 28%, 7%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #edc0ab?

#edc0ab pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted sage, and warm cream, which balance its pale orange warmth without making the palette feel sugary. Use a dark neutral for text and reserve sage or navy for buttons, borders, or small accents.

Is #edc0ab readable on white or black?

#edc0ab has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.72:1 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.

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