Color #EDDFC3 Color / Colour Code #EDDFC3
This page shows the hex color code for color #eddfc3 (#EDDFC3). The colour is a orange tone with 54% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EDDFC3 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EDDFC3 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 10, 40, and 70 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 40, 160, and 280 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EDDFC3
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 40 and saturation at 54%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 40 to 85 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 40 with its complement at 220 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 #EDDFC3
Lightness variations at hue 40 and 54% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EDDFC3
Design Use Cases for #EDDFC3
Balanced UI Color
At 54% saturation, #EDDFC3 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #EDDFC3 is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#EDDFC3 sits in the orange range (hue 40). 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 #EDDFC3 (hue 40) to its complement at hue 220. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 70. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eddfc3, #c4d2ed);
CSS Code for #EDDFC3
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #EDDFC3 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EDDFC3 (#EDDFC3)
#EDDFC3 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 237 red, 223 green, and 195 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 40 degrees with 54% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EDDFC3 is 224/255 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, 6% magenta, 18% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EDDFC3 against white is 1.32:1 and against black is 15.94:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.94:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C4D2ED creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EDDFC3. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDCBC4 and #E7EDC4, 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 #EDDFC3
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EDDFC3?
- #EDDFC3 is Color #EDDFC3, a orange color (colour) with RGB(237, 223, 195), HSL(40, 54%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 18%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #EDDFC3 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EDDFC3 has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.94:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EDDFC3?
- The complementary colour is #C4D2ED (hue 220). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDCBC4 and #E7EDC4. The triadic palette adds #C4EDE0 and #E0C4ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EDDFC3 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eddfc3; or rgb(237, 223, 195); or hsl(40, 54%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 40 54% 85%; 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.