#EC5C27 Hex Color
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#ec5c27 is a high-energy orange-red that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color. Try pairing this shade with deep charcoal or navy to ground its intensity. With a 6.1:1 contrast ratio against black text, this hex code is an effective choice for bold calls to action or urgent UI alerts.
Questions about #ec5c27
What is #ec5c27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec5c27 is rgb(236, 92, 39), in HSL hsl(16, 84%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 83%, 7%.
How can I balance the intensity of #ec5c27 in a design?
Is #ec5c27 readable on white or black?
#ec5c27 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.