#EC515F Hex Color
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#ec515f is a saturated, high-energy red with warm, coral-like undertones. Because of its intensity, this hue works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. It pairs well with slate grays to ground its loudness. With a contrast ratio of 5.9:1 against black, it remains readable for small text, making it a functional choice for alerts.
Questions about #ec515f
What is #ec515f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec515f is rgb(236, 81, 95), in HSL hsl(355, 80%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 60%, 7%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #ec515f in a UI design?
#ec515f works best as a functional accent color rather than a background shade. Use it sparingly for primary call-to-action buttons or critical alerts, where its high intensity draws immediate attention and ensures the element stands out against neutral, slate backgrounds.
Is #ec515f readable on white or black?
#ec515f has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.