Cadmium Orange Color – #ed872d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cadmium Orange color hex code is #ed872d, and it is composed of 93% red, 53% green and 18% blue.
Cadmium Orange is a light, bright, and warm color at 81% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cadmium Orange color (#ed872d) against dark backgrounds.

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Cadmium Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cadmium Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ed872d |
| RGB | rgb(237,135,45) |
| HSL | hsl(28,84.2%,55.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 43, 81, 7 |
| HSV | 28, 81, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 53, 18 |
| XYZ | 44.1, 35.5, 7 |
| LAB | 66.1, 33, 61.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 81% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.59 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Cadmium Orange Color
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Cadmium Green
#ed872d

Cadmium Orange
#b60c26

Cadmium Purple
#e30022

Cadmium Red
#7f3e98

Cadmium Violet
#fff600

Cadmium Yellow
#0a1195

Cadmium Blue







