#EC6721 Hex Color
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This high-energy orange demands attention, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons or small, intentional accents. Because #ec6721 is so saturated, it can overwhelm large backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a balanced, modern look that pops. It maintains excellent readability with black text, as the contrast ratio sits comfortably above standard accessibility requirements for body copy.
Questions about #ec6721
What is #ec6721 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec6721 is rgb(236, 103, 33), in HSL hsl(21, 84%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 86%, 7%.
How should I implement #ec6721 in my designs?
#ec6721 works best as a primary accent color for call-to-action buttons or notification badges rather than large backgrounds. Because of its high saturation, it effectively draws the eye when placed against neutral charcoal or deep navy surfaces.
Is #ec6721 readable on white or black?
#ec6721 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.52:1 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.