#EC5B55 Hex Color
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#ec5b55 is a bright, warm red with strong saturation and a softened coral cast. Its energetic presence suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and small visual accents. Use it as a supporting or accent color rather than a full-page background, and pair it with black text for readable body copy. The hex code is #ec5b55.
Questions about #ec5b55
What is #ec5b55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec5b55 is rgb(236, 91, 85), in HSL hsl(2, 80%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 64%, 7%.
Where does #ec5b55 work best in a design?
#ec5b55 works best as a high-impact accent for buttons, sale labels, sports graphics, food packaging, and short headlines where its warm saturation can signal urgency without overwhelming the whole layout. A navy or charcoal companion gives it a steadier, more editorial feel.
Is #ec5b55 readable on white or black?
#ec5b55 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.