#EC9874 Hex Color
A warm and friendly peachy orange
This light, peachy orange feels approachable and youthful. Because it sits between vibrant energy and soft neutrality, the hex code #ec9874 functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue, offering high contrast that keeps the color from feeling washed out. Use it for modern UI elements or playful branding that needs a friendly touch.
Questions about #ec9874
What is #ec9874 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec9874 is rgb(236, 152, 116), in HSL hsl(18, 76%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 51%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #ec9874?
Because #ec9874 is a vibrant peachy orange, it pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its energy. These dark, cool contrasts prevent the color from appearing washed out while maintaining its approachable and youthful character in digital layouts.
Is #ec9874 suitable for body text?
Using #ec9874 for body text is generally discouraged because its low contrast against white backgrounds often makes it difficult to read. It functions much better as a decorative element, such as buttons, icons, or subtle background highlights, where accessibility remains high for your users.
Is #ec9874 readable on white or black?
#ec9874 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.31:1 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.