What color is #EDB59D?

#EDB59D is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(237, 181, 157), and in HSL hsl(18, 69%, 77%).

Is #EDB59D accessible as text?

On white, #EDB59D has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.70:1 (passes). For text placed on #EDB59D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EDB59D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #EDB59D?

#EDB59D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9CD5ED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EDB59D below.

Is #EDB59D good for buttons?

#EDB59D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EDB59D — white text only reaches 1.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EDB59D the same as CSS burlywood?

No — #EDB59D is not the CSS named color burlywood, but burlywood (#DEB887) is the closest CSS named color.

#EDB59D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EDB59D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EDB59D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EDB59D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EDB59D Secondary #B66421 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Melon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EDB59D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Melon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EDB59D Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Melon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EDB59D Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Melon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EDB59D Secondary #FFECE3 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Melon is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Melon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EDB59D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 72/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 71/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 20/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 60/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EDB59D

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For branding

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People also use #EDB59D with

Pink Pale Goldenrod Light Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F1ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EDCF9C — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #EDB59D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EDB59D;
  --color-base-rgb: 237 181 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.8% 0.073 44.3);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F9E5DC;
  --color-200: #F2CBBA;
  --color-300: #E4A68B;
  --color-400: #D28260;
  --color-500: #B7623E;
  --color-600: #8C5036;
  --color-700: #633C2C;
  --color-800: #412A20;
  --color-900: #281B15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F9E5DC',
    200: '#F2CBBA',
    300: '#E4A68B',
    400: '#D28260',
    500: '#B7623E',
    600: '#8C5036',
    700: '#633C2C',
    800: '#412A20',
    900: '#281B15',
  },
}

$base: #EDB59D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F9E5DC;
$base-200: #F2CBBA;
$base-300: #E4A68B;
$base-400: #D28260;
$base-500: #B7623E;
$base-600: #8C5036;
$base-700: #633C2C;
$base-800: #412A20;
$base-900: #281B15;
$base-hover: #E1825A;
$base-subtle: #F7EAE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EDB59D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E5DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2CBBA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4A68B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D28260",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B7623E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C5036",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#633C2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412A20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281B15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}