#EC9F5A Hex Color
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#ec9f5a is a mellow, pastel orange with distinct golden undertones. It radiates warmth without feeling overwhelming, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds or illustrative accents in spring-themed designs. Because it maintains strong contrast, black text remains highly legible against it. This hex code pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or muted teal to balance its youthful, optimistic energy.
Questions about #ec9f5a
What is #ec9f5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec9f5a is rgb(236, 159, 90), in HSL hsl(28, 79%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 62%, 7%.
Which color combinations work best with #ec9f5a?
Is #ec9f5a considered a warm or cool color?
#ec9f5a is a definitively warm color, anchored by its vibrant, golden undertones that evoke the feeling of soft sunlight. Because of this high-energy profile, it works exceptionally well to lift the mood of interface backgrounds or spring-themed branding elements.
Is #ec9f5a readable on white or black?
#ec9f5a has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.