#ED997D Color Information

Hex color code: #ED997D

#ED997D is a striking orange color. In RGB it is (237, 153, 125), and in HSL it is (15°, 76%, 71%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Salmon

HEX

#ED997D

RGB

237, 153, 125

HSL

15°, 76%, 71%

CMYK

0%, 35%, 47%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ED997D;
background-color: #ED997D;
border-color: #ED997D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ED997D;
border: 2px solid #ED997D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ED997D]
text-[#ED997D]
border-[#ED997D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ED997D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ED997D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ED997D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ED997D; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #ED997D; background-color: #ED997D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ED997D20; border-left: 4px solid #ED997D; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #ED997D; }

Related Colors

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ED997D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

237, 153, 125

Red: 237 / Green: 153 / Blue: 125

HSL

15°, 76%, 71%

Hue: 15° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 71%

CMYK

0%, 35%, 47%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 35% / Yellow: 47% / Key: 7%

What color is #ED997D?

#ED997D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7DD1ED

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ED997D to RGB:

rgb(237, 153, 125)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ED997D to HSL:

hsl(15, 76%, 71%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ED997D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 35%, 47%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #ED997D has RGB (237, 153, 125) and HSL (15°, 76%, 71%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ED997D is #7DD1ED, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ED7D99.

Use #ED997D in CSS: color: #ED997D or background-color: #ED997D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ED997D

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 9.45:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ED997D?

#ED997D is a vivid orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #ED997D?

#ED997D in RGB is (237, 153, 125) - 237 red, 153 green, and 125 blue.

How to use #ED997D in CSS?

Use #ED997D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ED997D?

#7DD1ED (complementary), #ED7D99 (analogous), and #E4643A (lighter shade) work well with #ED997D.