#EC9C25 Hex Color
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This saturated, golden-leaning orange feels energetic and warm without appearing aggressive. Because it pairs well with deep charcoals or dark teals, use #ec9c25 as an attention-grabbing accent rather than a dominant background. Black text remains highly legible against this tone, making it a reliable choice for functional UI elements or safety-focused branding where clarity is a priority. The hex code for this hue is #ec9c25.
Questions about #ec9c25
What is #ec9c25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec9c25 is rgb(236, 156, 37), in HSL hsl(36, 84%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 84%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #ec9c25?
Is #ec9c25 readable on white or black?
#ec9c25 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.34:1 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.