#EDC494 Hex Color
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Soft and sun-warmed, #edc494 is a muted pastel orange with beige undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its gentle lightness suggests peace, youth, and optimism without feeling sugary. Use it as a warm supporting tone in interiors, skincare, spring branding, or food packaging, pairing it with deep navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #edc494.
Questions about #edc494
What is #edc494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc494 is rgb(237, 196, 148), in HSL hsl(32, 71%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 38%, 7%.
Which colors pair well with #edc494?
Is #edc494 readable on white or black?
#edc494 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.92:1 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.