#EDC9A3 Hex Color
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Reach for #edc9a3 when a layout needs a pastel orange that stays mellow. Very desaturated and light, it reads as a soft apricot tan and holds up well as a dominant background base. Black text on it hits about 13.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It can look washed out next to plain white, so lean on deeper neighbors like teal or charcoal.
Questions about #edc9a3
What is #edc9a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc9a3 is rgb(237, 201, 163), in HSL hsl(31, 67%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 31%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc9a3?
Deep teal, olive, and charcoal all bring out the warmth in #edc9a3 without overpowering it. For a softer palette, try muted sage or dusty rose alongside it.
Is #edc9a3 readable on white or black?
#edc9a3 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.48:1 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.