#ED9D12 Color Information

Hex color code: #ED9D12

A striking orange shade, #ED9D12 appears as (237, 157, 18) in RGB and (38°, 86%, 50%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGoldenrod

HEX

#ED9D12

RGB

237, 157, 18

HSL

38°, 86%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 92%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ED9D12;
background-color: #ED9D12;
border-color: #ED9D12;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ED9D12;
border: 2px solid #ED9D12;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ED9D12]
text-[#ED9D12]
border-[#ED9D12]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ED9D12]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ED9D12, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ED9D12; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ED9D12; 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 #ED9D12; background-color: #ED9D1215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ED9D1220; border-left: 4px solid #ED9D12; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ED9D12; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ED9D12 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

237, 157, 18

Red: 237 / Green: 157 / Blue: 18

HSL

38°, 86%, 50%

Hue: 38° / Saturation: 86% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 34%, 92%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 34% / Yellow: 92% / Key: 7%

What color is #ED9D12?

#ED9D12 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1262ED

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ED9D12 to RGB:

rgb(237, 157, 18)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ED9D12 to HSL:

hsl(38, 86%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ED9D12 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 34%, 92%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #ED9D12 has RGB (237, 157, 18) and HSL (38°, 86%, 50%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ED9D12 is #1262ED, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ED2F12.

Use #ED9D12 in CSS: color: #ED9D12 or background-color: #ED9D12. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ED9D12

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.43:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ED9D12?

#ED9D12 is a vivid orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #ED9D12?

#ED9D12 in RGB is (237, 157, 18) - 237 red, 157 green, and 18 blue.

How to use #ED9D12 in CSS?

Use #ED9D12 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ED9D12?

#1262ED (complementary), #ED2F12 (analogous), and #A66E0C (lighter shade) work well with #ED9D12.