#EC9993 Hex Color
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#ec9993 is a light, warm red with muted pink undertones and a soft, fresh appearance. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging without feeling overly sweet. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about 9.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #ec9993.
Questions about #ec9993
What is #ec9993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec9993 is rgb(236, 153, 147), in HSL hsl(4, 70%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 38%, 7%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Is #ec9993 warm or cool?
#ec9993 reads as a warm, muted red because its red value is dominant and its pink undertone softens the hue. It feels fresh and gentle rather than bold, making it suitable for spring palettes, romantic layouts, and approachable packaging.
What colors pair well with #ec9993?
Pair #ec9993 with charcoal or deep burgundy for grounded contrast, or with cream and muted green for a softer palette that tempers its warm pink cast without making the design feel overly sweet.
Is #ec9993 readable on white or black?
#ec9993 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.