#EC3C74 Hex Color
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#ec3c74 is a high-energy, saturated pink that demands immediate attention. Due to its intense, beaming nature, this color functions best as a bold 10% accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep teals for a modern, fashion-forward contrast. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio of 5.5:1 against this hex code, it remains readable even in small UI elements.
Questions about #ec3c74
What is #ec3c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec3c74 is rgb(236, 60, 116), in HSL hsl(341, 82%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 51%, 7%.
How do I use #ec3c74 effectively in a design?
This intense pink functions best as a focused 10% accent to guide the eye without overwhelming the layout. Use it sparingly alongside neutral backgrounds or deep, cool tones like charcoal for a sharp, modern contrast that feels intentional rather than chaotic.
Is #ec3c74 readable on white or black?
#ec3c74 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.