#EC6F4F Hex Color
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#ec6f4f is a high-energy orange-red that demands immediate attention. Due to its intense saturation, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. This shade pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate gray, which helps ground its aggressive warmth. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability for button labels and icons.
Questions about #ec6f4f
What is #ec6f4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec6f4f is rgb(236, 111, 79), in HSL hsl(12, 81%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 67%, 7%.
What colors pair well with the #ec6f4f orange-red?
#ec6f4f is best balanced by deep, neutral tones that ground its aggressive heat. Pairing this vibrant shade with charcoal or slate gray creates a professional contrast, allowing the color to pop without overwhelming the rest of your design composition.
Is #ec6f4f readable on white or black?
#ec6f4f has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.95:1 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.