#EC8766 Hex Color
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This warm, muted terra-cotta delivers a mellow energy without the harsh intensity of pure scarlet. The hex code #ec8766 works best as a punchy accent color in UI design rather than a dominant background. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it remains legible even in small font sizes. Pair it with deep navy or cool gray to ground the heat of this shade.
Questions about #ec8766
What is #ec8766 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec8766 is rgb(236, 135, 102), in HSL hsl(15, 78%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 57%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #ec8766?
Is #ec8766 suitable for text or small UI elements?
Yes, #ec8766 provides enough contrast against dark backgrounds to remain legible even at smaller font sizes. It functions effectively as a punchy accent color in UI design, though it is usually better as an interactive element than a dominant background color.
Is #ec8766 readable on white or black?
#ec8766 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.