#EDC8A3 Hex Color

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A pale, muted orange, #edc8a3 feels approachable and soft. Because of its low saturation and warm peach undertones, it serves well as a gentle base color for baby products or seasonal spring themes. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep navy to create necessary contrast, as it can look washed out against pure white. The hex code #edc8a3 offers excellent accessibility when used with black text.

Questions about #edc8a3

What is #edc8a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc8a3 is rgb(237, 200, 163), in HSL hsl(30, 67%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 31%, 7%.
Which colors pair best with #edc8a3 for a balanced palette?
Because #edc8a3 is a pale, muted orange, it requires deeper tones to prevent a washed-out appearance. Pair it with charcoal or navy to create strong, readable contrast for text or design accents.
Is #edc8a3 readable on white or black?
#edc8a3 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.39:1 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.