#ECB56A Hex Color
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The hex code #ecb56a is a light, pastel orange with warm golden undertones and a mellow finish. Its soft brightness suits spring, autumn, food, beverage, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text remains highly readable at about 11.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #ecb56a
What is #ecb56a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecb56a is rgb(236, 181, 106), in HSL hsl(35, 77%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 55%, 7%.
Which colors pair well with #ecb56a?
Is #ecb56a warm or cool?
#ecb56a reads as a warm color because its light orange base carries golden undertones, giving it a sunny, mellow character that feels inviting rather than sharp or highly saturated in visual applications. It works well for spring, autumn, food, and beverage designs.
Is #ecb56a readable on white or black?
#ecb56a has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.38:1 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.