#EC7147 Hex Color
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#ec7147 is a bright, strongly saturated red with warm coral and orange undertones. Its lively intensity brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and sales campaigns. Use it as a focused accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #ec7147 supports clear black text with about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #ec7147
What is #ec7147 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec7147 is rgb(236, 113, 71), in HSL hsl(15, 81%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 70%, 7%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ec7147?
What mood does #ec7147 create?
#ec7147 creates a lively, urgent mood through its strong saturation and warm coral-orange undertones. It suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and sales campaigns where you want visual energy without using a pure red.
Is #ec7147 readable on white or black?
#ec7147 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.