#ED9866

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ED9866?

RGB(237, 152, 102), HSL(22.2, 78.9%, 66.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 35.9%, 57.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #ED9866 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.26:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#ED9866 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 237, 152, 102, in HSL 22.2°, 78.9%, 66.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.9%, 57.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is Atomic Tangerine.

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Color Values

HEX

#ED9866

RGB

237, 152, 102

HSL

22.2, 78.9%, 66.5%

HSV

22.2, 57.0%, 92.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.9%, 57.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.7555 0.1216 50.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Atomic Tangerine

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.