#EC9B9E Hex Color
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Not the loud red its hue suggests, #ec9b9e is a pastel red with a soft, warm glow. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it shines as a background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. Pair it with deep navy for contrast, or olive for something less expected. Black text on this hex code clears WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #ec9b9e
What is #ec9b9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec9b9e is rgb(236, 155, 158), in HSL hsl(358, 68%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 33%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ec9b9e?
Deep navy makes #ec9b9e look richer and adds contrast, while olive gives it an earthier, less expected match. Pale grays tend to wash out its warmth.
Is #ec9b9e readable on white or black?
#ec9b9e has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.