#FFEDD4 Hex Color
A luminous soft orange with neutral warmth
This luminous, desaturated orange provides a soft, neutral alternative to stark white. Because it maintains 18.3:1 contrast with black type, the hex code #ffedd4 works effectively as a full-page background in editorial layouts. It avoids the visual heaviness of fully saturated tones, pairing best with dark charcoal or espresso accents rather than bright white.
Questions about #ffedd4
What is #ffedd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffedd4 is rgb(255, 237, 212), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 17%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffedd4 in a layout?
#ffedd4 functions as a neutral base, so it works best when paired with dark, grounded colors like charcoal or deep espresso. Avoid pairing it with bright, saturated oranges, which can make the layout feel visually overwhelming and muddy.
Is #ffedd4 readable on white or black?
#ffedd4 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.31:1 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.