Information about #EDC79C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #EDC79C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(237, 199, 156) (92.9% red, 78% green, 61.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 32 / 7 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#EDC79C is a vivid, lively warm orange that floats near the light end of the scale. In practice it works well for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to New Tan (#EBC79E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rustic Peach (#EFC99F) and Negroni (#EEC7A2).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(237, 199, 156)), which gives #EDC79C its character. On this background, black text reaches a 13.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#EDC79C color variations

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#EDC79C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #EDC79C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

New Tan color link
New Tan

#EBC79E

Rustic Peach color link
Rustic Peach

#EFC99F

Negroni color link
Negroni

#EEC7A2

Chamois color link
Chamois

#E8CD9A

Cookie color link
Cookie

#E6CEA0

Light Wood color link
Light Wood

#E9C2A6

Dairy Cream color link
Dairy Cream

#EDD2A4

Tequila color link
Tequila

#F4D0A4

Manila color link
Manila

#E7C9A9

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#EDC79C
  • RGB237, 199, 156
  • CMYK0, 15, 32, 7
  • HSL32°, 69%, 77%
  • HSL Precise31.852°, 69.231%, 77.059%
  • HSV32°, 34%, 93%
  • HSB32°, 34%, 93%
  • HEX IDEDC79C
  • DECIMAL ID15583132
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB92.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB78%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
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