Color swatch image showing #ED911F with RGB(237,145,31) values

#ED911F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ED911F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ED911F Color Information

#ED911F RGB value is (237, 145, 31). The hex color red value is 237, green is 145, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 33°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 39 percent, 87 percent, 7 percent.

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#ED911F Color Meaning

Color #ED911F radiates nutritional energy, earthy vibrancy, and functional warmth. Color #ED911F is a deep, slightly brownish orange named after the root vegetable—rich in beta-carotene and visual warmth. Unlike synthetic oranges, #ED911F carries organic credibility, linking #ED911F to health, harvest, and nourishment. In food psychology, #ED911F hue increases perceived freshness and nutritional value, especially in produce branding and meal-kit packaging. Color #ED911F doesn’t just look edible—#ED911F looks beneficial. Functionally, color #ED911F bridges culinary and industrial design. #ED911F appears in kitchenware, agricultural branding, and safety gear where visibility must feel natural, not artificial. Digital use is robust: #ED911F offers high contrast against blues and greys while avoiding the visual vibration of neon oranges. Print reproduction is excellent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal appeal. A/B tests in e-commerce show higher conversion for “natural” products when color #ED911F is used in hero imagery versus brighter alternatives. Symbolically, color #ED911F represents energy that sustains, not just excites. #ED911F is the color of soil-to-table cycles, seasonal harvests, and functional joy. In spiritual practice, #ED911F aligns with the sacral chakra’s nourishing aspect: creativity that feeds. Designers choose color #ED911F when they want to signal vitality with integrity. Its power comes not from flash, but from function.

Color Conversion

Convert #ED911F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#ED911F
RGB
rgb(237, 145, 31)
HSL
hsl(33°, 85%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 39%, 87%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(33°, 87%, 93%)
XYZ
45.2978 38.3543 6.3120
Yxy
38.3543 0.5035 0.4263
Hunter Lab
61.9308 5.0917 6.4711
CIE-Lab
68.2809 27.2758 67.9076

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green145 / 255 (57%)
57%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#ED911F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#ED911F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #ED911F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ED911F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#ED911F

protanopia

#c5c43b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ED911F;

Text Color

color: #ED911F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ED911F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ED911F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ED911F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ED911F 0%, #93560c 100%);

#ED911F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ED911F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.