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#ECB5B1 color code is #ECB5B1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ecb5b1.

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#ECB5B1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #ECB5B1 is 0.5405. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.78:1 against white and 11.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#ECB5B1 on white1.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#ECB5B1 on black11.81:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #ECB5B11.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #ECB5B111.81:1AAA

#ECB5B1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #ECB5B1?+
The hex code for #ECB5B1 is #ECB5B1. In RGB it's rgb(236, 181, 177), and in HSL it's hsl(4, 61%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #ECB5B1?+
#ECB5B1 in RGB is (236, 181, 177). Written in CSS: rgb(236, 181, 177).
What is the CMYK value of #ECB5B1?+
#ECB5B1 converts to CMYK(0%, 23%, 25%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #ECB5B1.
Is #ecb5b1 a warm or cool color?+
#ECB5B1 (#ECB5B1) is a warm red — its hue sits at 4° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ecb5b1 belong to?+
#ECB5B1 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 4°, 61%, 81% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #ecb5b1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#ECB5B1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.78:1 — 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 #ecb5b1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #ECB5B1 (#ECB5B1) is 691 C Pantone 691 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #ECB5B1 in design

Practical guidance for using #ecb5b1 (#ECB5B1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#ECB5B1 (#ECB5B1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #ECB5B1 (#ECB5B1) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red 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

#ECB5B1 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 — #ecb5b1 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

#ECB5B1 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.