Color swatch image showing #ED912A with RGB(237,145,42) values

#ED912A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ED912A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ED912A Color Information

#ED912A RGB value is (237, 145, 42). The hex color red value is 237, green is 145, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 39 percent, 82 percent, 7 percent.

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#ED912A Color Meaning

Color #ED912A radiates nutritional energy, earthy vibrancy, and functional warmth. Color #ED912A is a deep, slightly brownish orange named after the root vegetable—rich in beta-carotene and visual warmth. Unlike synthetic oranges, #ED912A carries organic credibility, linking #ED912A to health, harvest, and nourishment. In food psychology, #ED912A hue increases perceived freshness and nutritional value, especially in produce branding and meal-kit packaging. Color #ED912A doesn’t just look edible—#ED912A looks beneficial. Functionally, color #ED912A bridges culinary and industrial design. #ED912A appears in kitchenware, agricultural branding, and safety gear where visibility must feel natural, not artificial. Digital use is robust: #ED912A 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 #ED912A is used in hero imagery versus brighter alternatives. Symbolically, color #ED912A represents energy that sustains, not just excites. #ED912A is the color of soil-to-table cycles, seasonal harvests, and functional joy. In spiritual practice, #ED912A aligns with the sacral chakra’s nourishing aspect: creativity that feeds. Designers choose color #ED912A when they want to signal vitality with integrity. Its power comes not from flash, but from function.

Color Conversion

Convert #ED912A 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
#ED912A
RGB
rgb(237, 145, 42)
HSL
hsl(32°, 84%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 39%, 82%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 82%, 93%)
XYZ
45.4684 38.4225 7.2103
Yxy
38.4225 0.4991 0.4218
Hunter Lab
61.9859 5.1572 6.3263
CIE-Lab
68.3309 27.5502 64.4832

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green145 / 255 (57%)
57%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#ED912A 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

#ED912A 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 #ED912A 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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#ED912A

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 #ED912A 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

#ED912A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ED912A;

Text Color

color: #ED912A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ED912A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ED912A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ED912A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ED912A 0%, #97570d 100%);

#ED912A Color FAQs

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