#EC4C28 Hex Color
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The hex code #ec4c28 produces a saturated, warm red with a clear orange undertone. It brings heat and urgency to visual systems, working well for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accent areas. Pair it with deep navy, while black text provides suitable WCAG AA contrast for body copy.
Questions about #ec4c28
What is #ec4c28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec4c28 is rgb(236, 76, 40), in HSL hsl(11, 84%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 83%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ec4c28?
#ec4c28 pairs well with deep navy, which grounds its warm orange undertone, while off-white backgrounds soften the contrast. Use the saturated red-orange as an accent beside neutral surfaces rather than covering large areas.
Is #ec4c28 readable on white or black?
#ec4c28 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.