#EDC895 Hex Color

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This soft, unsaturated orange acts as a gentle, warm neutral. Because it is light and airy, #edc895 works well as a background for minimalist UI designs, though it can wash out against pure white. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain strong readability and sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this mellow, optimistic shade is #edc895.

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What is #edc895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #edc895 is rgb(237, 200, 149), in HSL hsl(35, 71%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 37%, 7%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #edc895?

Because #edc895 acts as a warm neutral, it works best when anchored by high-contrast tones like deep charcoal or matte black for text. To create a balanced palette, incorporate soft earthy tones like muted sage or clay for a natural, grounded aesthetic.

Is #edc895 readable on white or black?

#edc895 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.29:1 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.

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