#EF985C Hex Color

Because Ridgeback is so energetic, it needs a grounded partner to balance the composition. Use deep charcoal or dark slate blue to provide contrast and stop the orange from feeling overwhelming on the page.

This color is too bright and lacks enough contrast to be used for small, readable body text. Reserve #ef985c for buttons, secondary accents, or headers where you can ensure the background remains sufficiently dark or light to meet accessibility standards.