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#EC9DB2 color code is #EC9DB2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ec9db2.

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#EC9DB2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EC9DB2 is 0.4516. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.09:1 against white and 10.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EC9DB2 on white2.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EC9DB2 on black10.03:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EC9DB22.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EC9DB210.03:1AAA

#EC9DB2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EC9DB2?+
The hex code for #EC9DB2 is #EC9DB2. In RGB it's rgb(236, 157, 178), and in HSL it's hsl(344, 68%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #EC9DB2?+
#EC9DB2 in RGB is (236, 157, 178). Written in CSS: rgb(236, 157, 178).
What is the CMYK value of #EC9DB2?+
#EC9DB2 converts to CMYK(0%, 33%, 25%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EC9DB2.
Is #ec9db2 a warm or cool color?+
#EC9DB2 (#EC9DB2) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 344° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ec9db2 belong to?+
#EC9DB2 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 344°, 68%, 77% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #ec9db2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EC9DB2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.09:1 — 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 #ec9db2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EC9DB2 (#EC9DB2) is 671 C Pantone 671 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EC9DB2 in design

Practical guidance for using #ec9db2 (#EC9DB2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EC9DB2 (#EC9DB2) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EC9DB2 (#EC9DB2) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#EC9DB2 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 — #ec9db2 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

#EC9DB2 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.