#EDDED0 Hex Color
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A drop of orange stirred into white paint gets you #edded0. This pale tint reads closer to beige than orange, with a dusty warmth that suits airy, minimal layouts. It works best as a dominant background in a 60/30/10 scheme, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text sits comfortably on top at roughly 16:1 contrast.
Questions about #edded0
What is #edded0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edded0 is rgb(237, 222, 208), in HSL hsl(29, 45%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 12%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edded0?
Its pale orange undertone flatters deep espresso brown and muted forest green, both richer choices than a safe neutral gray. Navy also works when you want a cooler counterpoint.
Is #edded0 readable on white or black?
#edded0 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.96:1 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.