Color #EA604C Color / Colour Code #EA604C
This page shows the hex color code for color #ea604c (#EA604C). The colour is a red tone with 79% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EA604C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EA604C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 338, 8, and 38 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 8, 128, and 248 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EA604C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 8 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 8 to 53 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 8 with its complement at 188 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #EA604C
Lightness variations at hue 8 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EA604C
Design Use Cases for #EA604C
Vibrant Brand Color
#EA604C has a strong 79% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #EA604C has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EA604C falls in the red spectrum (hue 8). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EA604C (hue 8) to its complement at hue 188. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 38. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea604c, #4dd5ea);
CSS Code for #EA604C
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About Color #EA604C (#EA604C)
#EA604C is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 96 green, and 76 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 8 degrees with 79% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EA604C is 135/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 59% magenta, 68% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EA604C against white is 3.35:1 and against black is 6.28:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.28:1.
The complementary colour #4DD5EA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EA604C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EA4D87 and #EAB14D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EA604C?
- #EA604C is Color #EA604C, a red color (colour) with RGB(234, 96, 76), HSL(8, 79%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 59%, 68%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 135/255.
- Is #EA604C accessible for text?
- Against white, #EA604C has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.28:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EA604C?
- The complementary colour is #4DD5EA (hue 188). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EA4D87 and #EAB14D. The triadic palette adds #4DEA62 and #624DEA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EA604C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ea604c; or rgb(234, 96, 76); or hsl(8, 79%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 8 79% 61%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.