#EDC2A7 Hex Color
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#edc2a7 is a dusty pastel orange with a soft, grayed warmth. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a background or supporting tone instead of a vivid accent. Black text clears contrast checks on it with ease. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal when you want calm, friendly spring or autumn layouts.
Questions about #edc2a7
What is #edc2a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc2a7 is rgb(237, 194, 167), in HSL hsl(23, 66%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 30%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc2a7?
Deep teal and charcoal give this pale orange something to push against, while cream tends to wash it out. Treat it as a base color and keep accents darker.
Is #edc2a7 readable on white or black?
#edc2a7 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.87:1 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.