#EDC159 Color Information

Hex color code: #EDC159

The hex color #EDC159 is a dynamic orange with RGB values of (237, 193, 89) and HSL of (42°, 80%, 64%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSandy Brown

HEX

#EDC159

RGB

237, 193, 89

HSL

42°, 80%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 62%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EDC159;
background-color: #EDC159;
border-color: #EDC159;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EDC159;
border: 2px solid #EDC159;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EDC159]
text-[#EDC159]
border-[#EDC159]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EDC159]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EDC159, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EDC159; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EDC159; 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 #EDC159; background-color: #EDC15915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EDC15920; border-left: 4px solid #EDC159; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EDC159; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EDC159 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

237, 193, 89

Red: 237 / Green: 193 / Blue: 89

HSL

42°, 80%, 64%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 62%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 62% / Key: 7%

What color is #EDC159?

#EDC159 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5A86ED

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EDC159 to RGB:

rgb(237, 193, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EDC159 to HSL:

hsl(42, 80%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EDC159 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 19%, 62%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking orange tone, #EDC159 has RGB (237, 193, 89) and HSL (42°, 80%, 64%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EDC159 is #5A86ED, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ED775A.

Use #EDC159 in CSS: color: #EDC159 or background-color: #EDC159. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EDC159

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.37:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDC159?

#EDC159 is a striking orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #EDC159?

#EDC159 in RGB is (237, 193, 89) - 237 red, 193 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #EDC159 in CSS?

Use #EDC159 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EDC159?

#5A86ED (complementary), #ED775A (analogous), and #E1A519 (lighter shade) work well with #EDC159.