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Cadmium orange color

A strong, warm orange named after the cadmium pigments artists have used since the 1800s. Painters love it for sunsets and autumn leaves, and designers borrow it for warm, artistic palettes.

Also known as: Cadmium.

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The hex code for cadmium orange is #ED872D. In RGB it is rgb(237, 135, 45), in HSL hsl(28, 84%, 55%) and in CMYK 0, 43, 81, 7.

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About cadmium orange

Cadmium orange (#ED872D) is a warm, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the oranges family. It mixes 237 red, 135 green and 45 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in art, art supplies, graphic design.

Swatch of Cadmium orange with its shades from light to dark · #ED872D
Cadmium orange · #ED872D

Cadmium orange shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Cadmium orange color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Cornflower blue
AnalogousClose to: Vermilion, Dandelion
TriadicClose to: Spring green, Dark violet
Split complementaryClose to: Turquoise, Neon blue
TetradicClose to: Neon green, Cornflower blue, Magenta

Cadmium orange color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Cadmium orange
Analogous palette · Cadmium orange
Complementary palette · Cadmium orange
Triadic palette · Cadmium orange
With neutrals palette · Cadmium orange
With an accent palette · Cadmium orange

Cadmium orange contrast with text

White textContrast 2.6:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 8.1:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --cadmium-orange: #ED872D;
  --cadmium-orange-rgb: 237, 135, 45;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--cadmium-orange); }
.text { color: var(--cadmium-orange); }

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Swatch of Cadmium orange with its shades from light to dark · #ED872D
Swatch of Cadmium orange with its shades from light to dark · #ED872D

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for cadmium orange?

The hex code for cadmium orange is #ED872D. In RGB it is rgb(237, 135, 45), in HSL hsl(28, 84%, 55%) and in CMYK 0, 43, 81, 7.

What is the complementary color of cadmium orange?

Its complement on the color wheel is #2D93ED, close to cornflower blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on cadmium orange?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.6:1, while with black it is 8.1:1.