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#EC8D97 color code is #EC8D97. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ec8d97.

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#EC8D97 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EC8D97 is 0.3912. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.38:1 against white and 8.82:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EC8D97 on white2.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EC8D97 on black8.82:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EC8D972.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EC8D978.82:1AAA

#EC8D97 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EC8D97?+
The hex code for #EC8D97 is #EC8D97. In RGB it's rgb(236, 141, 151), and in HSL it's hsl(354, 71%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #EC8D97?+
#EC8D97 in RGB is (236, 141, 151). Written in CSS: rgb(236, 141, 151).
What is the CMYK value of #EC8D97?+
#EC8D97 converts to CMYK(0%, 40%, 36%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EC8D97.
Is #ec8d97 a warm or cool color?+
#EC8D97 (#EC8D97) is a warm red — its hue sits at 354° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ec8d97 belong to?+
#EC8D97 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 354°, 71%, 74% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #ec8d97 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EC8D97 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.38:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ec8d97?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EC8D97 (#EC8D97) is 177 C Pantone 177 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EC8D97 in design

Practical guidance for using #ec8d97 (#EC8D97) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EC8D97 (#EC8D97) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EC8D97 (#EC8D97) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#EC8D97 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ec8d97 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#EC8D97 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.