#EDC176 Hex Color
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#edc176 is a light, softly muted golden orange with warm yellow undertones and a mellow, sunlit finish. Its gentle saturation feels optimistic and youthful without becoming loud. The hex code suits spring graphics, food packaging, sale designs, and playful branding as a supporting tone. Black text remains highly readable on it, even at body sizes.
Questions about #edc176
What is #edc176 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc176 is rgb(237, 193, 118), in HSL hsl(38, 77%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 50%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc176?
For a balanced palette, #edc176 pairs well with deep navy and muted burgundy, giving its light golden warmth stronger contrast while preserving its friendly character; cream can soften the surrounding field.
Where does #edc176 work best in design?
#edc176 works best as a supporting background or broad color field in spring campaigns, youth-focused branding, food packaging, and seasonal sale graphics, where its lightness adds energy without the intensity of a saturated orange. Pair it with dark type and restrained accents.
Is #edc176 readable on white or black?
#edc176 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.49:1 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.