#EDC39B Hex Color
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Somewhere between cantaloupe flesh and unfinished pine, #edc39b is a pastel orange with sandy, dusty undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a large background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout. Black text sits comfortably on this hex code, hitting about 12.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for contrast or cream for a soft spring palette.
Questions about #edc39b
What is #edc39b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc39b is rgb(237, 195, 155), in HSL hsl(29, 69%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 35%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc39b?
Deep teal or navy make #edc39b feel warmer by contrast, while brown and cream keep the palette soft and earthy. Skip plain white backgrounds, which can wash out its gentle orange tone.
Is #edc39b readable on white or black?
#edc39b has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.88:1 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.