Light Orange

The color #EDC599 is a light orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 237, 197, 153 and HSL values of 31°, 70%, 76%.

Color Values for #EDC599

Below are the different color format representations for #EDC599. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#EDC599
RGB:
rgb(237,197,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(31,70%,76%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 7%) Copied!

Color Composition of #EDC599

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #EDC599. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 92.9%
Green: 77.3%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #EDC599

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #EDC599

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #EDC599

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #EDC599

The complementary color for #EDC599 is #97C0ED. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #EDC599

The analogous colors for #EDC599 are #ED9897 and #EBED97. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #EDC599

The triadic colors for #EDC599 are #97EDC3 and #C397ED. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #EDC599

These are the darker variations of #EDC599. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #BE9E7A and #8E765C. This progression shows how #EDC599 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #EDC599

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #F1D1AD and #F4DCC2. This progression shows how #EDC599. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #EDC599

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #EDC599. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #EDC599

Companies and brands that incorporate #EDC599 in their visual identity.

#EDC599 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #EDC599. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #EDC599 is a light orange with RGB values of 237, 197, 153 and HSL values of 31°, 70%, 76%.

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