#EDAA2C Color Information

Hex color code: #EDAA2C

A dynamic orange shade, #EDAA2C appears as (237, 170, 44) in RGB and (39°, 84%, 55%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGoldenrod

HEX

#EDAA2C

RGB

237, 170, 44

HSL

39°, 84%, 55%

CMYK

0%, 28%, 81%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EDAA2C;
background-color: #EDAA2C;
border-color: #EDAA2C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EDAA2C;
border: 2px solid #EDAA2C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EDAA2C]
text-[#EDAA2C]
border-[#EDAA2C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EDAA2C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EDAA2C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EDAA2C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EDAA2C; 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 #EDAA2C; background-color: #EDAA2C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EDAA2C20; border-left: 4px solid #EDAA2C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EDAA2C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EDAA2C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

237, 170, 44

Red: 237 / Green: 170 / Blue: 44

HSL

39°, 84%, 55%

Hue: 39° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 28%, 81%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 81% / Key: 7%

What color is #EDAA2C?

#EDAA2C is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2C6FED

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EDAA2C to RGB:

rgb(237, 170, 44)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EDAA2C to HSL:

hsl(39, 84%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EDAA2C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 28%, 81%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking orange tone, #EDAA2C has RGB (237, 170, 44) and HSL (39°, 84%, 55%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EDAA2C is #2C6FED, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ED492C.

Use #EDAA2C in CSS: color: #EDAA2C or background-color: #EDAA2C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EDAA2C

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.39:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDAA2C?

#EDAA2C is a striking orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EDAA2C?

#EDAA2C in RGB is (237, 170, 44) - 237 red, 170 green, and 44 blue.

How to use #EDAA2C in CSS?

Use #EDAA2C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EDAA2C?

#2C6FED (complementary), #ED492C (analogous), and #BC8010 (lighter shade) work well with #EDAA2C.