#EC7E7E Hex Color
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#ec7e7e is a warm, softened red with high lightness and moderate saturation, creating an energetic yet approachable feel. It suits food branding, romance, sports accents, and attention-grabbing calls to action without the harshness of darker reds. Use black text for strong readability, as the hex code #ec7e7e provides about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #ec7e7e
What is #ec7e7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec7e7e is rgb(236, 126, 126), in HSL hsl(0, 74%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 47%, 7%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What text color works best with #ec7e7e?
Black text provides strong readability on #ec7e7e, with about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio, while white text offers much less contrast and may not meet accessibility targets for normal-sized text in many interfaces. Check exact pairings for your font size.
What colors pair well with #ec7e7e?
Is #ec7e7e readable on white or black?
#ec7e7e has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.