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#EC9F83 color code is #EC9F83. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ec9f83.

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#EC9F83 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EC9F83 is 0.4427. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.13:1 against white and 9.85:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EC9F83 on white2.13:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EC9F83 on black9.85:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EC9F832.13:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EC9F839.85:1AAA

#EC9F83 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EC9F83?+
The hex code for #EC9F83 is #EC9F83. In RGB it's rgb(236, 159, 131), and in HSL it's hsl(16, 73%, 72%).
What is the RGB value of #EC9F83?+
#EC9F83 in RGB is (236, 159, 131). Written in CSS: rgb(236, 159, 131).
What is the CMYK value of #EC9F83?+
#EC9F83 converts to CMYK(0%, 33%, 44%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EC9F83.
Is #ec9f83 a warm or cool color?+
#EC9F83 (#EC9F83) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 16° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ec9f83 belong to?+
#EC9F83 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 16°, 73%, 72% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #ec9f83 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EC9F83 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.13:1 — 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 #ec9f83?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EC9F83 (#EC9F83) is 487 C Pantone 487 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EC9F83 in design

Practical guidance for using #ec9f83 (#EC9F83) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EC9F83 (#EC9F83) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EC9F83 (#EC9F83) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. 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

#EC9F83 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 — #ec9f83 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

#EC9F83 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.