Color #EDD5B5 Color / Colour Code #EDD5B5
This page shows the hex color code for color #edd5b5 (#EDD5B5). The colour is a orange tone with 61% saturation and 82% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDD5B5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDD5B5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 4, 34, and 64 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 34, 154, and 274 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDD5B5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 34 to 79 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 34 with its complement at 214 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 #EDD5B5
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDD5B5
Design Use Cases for #EDD5B5
Vibrant Brand Color
#EDD5B5 has a strong 61% 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.
Light Background Tint
#EDD5B5 at 82% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EDD5B5 sits in the orange range (hue 34). 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 #EDD5B5 (hue 34) to its complement at hue 214. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 64. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edd5b5, #b5cded);
CSS Code for #EDD5B5
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EDD5B5 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EDD5B5 (#EDD5B5)
#EDD5B5 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 213 green, and 181 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 61% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDD5B5 is 217/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 24% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDD5B5 against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.79:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.79:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B5CDED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDD5B5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDB9B5 and #E9EDB5, 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 #EDD5B5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDD5B5?
- #EDD5B5 is Color #EDD5B5, a orange color (colour) with RGB(237, 213, 181), HSL(34, 61%, 82%), and CMYK(0%, 10%, 24%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #EDD5B5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDD5B5 has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.79:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDD5B5?
- The complementary colour is #B5CDED (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDB9B5 and #E9EDB5. The triadic palette adds #B5EDD5 and #D5B5ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDD5B5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #edd5b5; or rgb(237, 213, 181); or hsl(34, 61%, 82%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 61% 82%; 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.