#EC495A Hex Color
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Brighter and louder than a classic crimson, this reddish red is a warm, saturated shade with a coral-leaning kick. The hex code #ec495a earns its spot as a small accent, since full backgrounds can overwhelm a layout. It flatters deep navy and olive, and pairs surprisingly well with deeper brown tones. Black text on it hits 5.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #ec495a
What is #ec495a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec495a is rgb(236, 73, 90), in HSL hsl(354, 81%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 62%, 7%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ec495a?
Deep navy, olive, and charcoal tame its brightness, while cream keeps it feeling fresh. For richer palettes, try burgundy or warm browns as supporting tones.
Is #ec495a readable on white or black?
#ec495a has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.