Color #ED9268 Color / Colour Code #ED9268
This page shows the hex color code for color #ed9268 (#ED9268). The colour is a orange tone with 79% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ED9268 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ED9268 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 349, 19, and 49 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 19, 139, and 259 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ED9268
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 19 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 19 to 64 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 19 with its complement at 199 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #ED9268
Lightness variations at hue 19 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ED9268
Design Use Cases for #ED9268
Vibrant Brand Color
#ED9268 has a strong 79% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #ED9268 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#ED9268 sits in the orange range (hue 19). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ED9268 (hue 19) to its complement at hue 199. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 49. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ed9268, #68c3ed);
CSS Code for #ED9268
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About Color #ED9268 (#ED9268)
#ED9268 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 146 green, and 104 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 19 degrees with 79% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ED9268 is 168/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 38% magenta, 56% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ED9268 against white is 2.36:1 and against black is 8.91:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.91:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #68C3ED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ED9268. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ED6881 and #EDD568, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #ED9268
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ED9268?
- #ED9268 is Color #ED9268, a orange color (colour) with RGB(237, 146, 104), HSL(19, 79%, 67%), and CMYK(0%, 38%, 56%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 168/255.
- Is #ED9268 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ED9268 has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.91:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ED9268?
- The complementary colour is #68C3ED (hue 199). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ED6881 and #EDD568. The triadic palette adds #68ED92 and #9268ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ED9268 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ed9268; or rgb(237, 146, 104); or hsl(19, 79%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 19 79% 67%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.