#EC3F47 Hex Color
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#ec3f47 is a saturated, warm red with high energy and a bright, slightly softened finish. Its bold presence suits calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and small interface accents. Use it as a focused 10% accent beside charcoal or navy rather than a full background. This hex code supports black text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #ec3f47
What is #ec3f47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec3f47 is rgb(236, 63, 71), in HSL hsl(357, 82%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 70%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ec3f47?
Pair #ec3f47 with charcoal or navy to temper its brightness and create a confident, readable palette. Use warm cream for a softer editorial feel, but keep the red in accents, buttons, or short headings where its saturation can work without overwhelming the layout.
Is #ec3f47 readable on white or black?
#ec3f47 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.