#EDC195 Hex Color
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#edc195 lands in pastel territory, a soft, sun-warmed orange with just enough gray to keep it from shouting. The hex code #edc195 reads gentle and friendly, so it suits spring palettes, baby products, and food packaging. Black text holds about 12.7:1 contrast on it, which makes it an easy background choice for body copy and fine detail work.
Questions about #edc195
What is #edc195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc195 is rgb(237, 193, 149), in HSL hsl(30, 71%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 37%, 7%.
What mood does the hex color #edc195 convey?
It reads warm, approachable, and a little nostalgic, thanks to its low saturation and light, sandy tone. Use it to soften marketing aimed at younger audiences or to warm up otherwise cool, clinical palettes.
Which colors pair well with #edc195?
Deep, saturated tones make #edc195 sing: terracotta, olive, and deep teal all sit comfortably beside it. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since the whole combination can turn washed out.
Where does #edc195 work best in design?
Large areas: backgrounds, panels, packaging, and swatches for spring, autumn, and youth-focused themes. As fine text on white it disappears, so keep it in broad strokes rather than small details.
Is #edc195 readable on white or black?
#edc195 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.66:1 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.