Color #EC4674 Color / Colour Code #EC4674
This page shows the hex color code for color #ec4674 (#EC4674). The colour is a pink tone with 81% saturation and 60% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EC4674 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EC4674 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 313, 343, and 13 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 343, 103, and 223 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EC4674
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 343 and saturation at 81%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 343 to 28 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 343 with its complement at 163 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 #EC4674
Lightness variations at hue 343 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EC4674
Design Use Cases for #EC4674
Vibrant Brand Color
#EC4674 has a strong 81% 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 60% lightness, #EC4674 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.
Playfulness & Compassion
#EC4674 is in the pink range (hue 343). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #EC4674 (hue 343) to its complement at hue 163. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 13. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec4674, #46ecbd);
CSS Code for #EC4674
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About Color #EC4674 (#EC4674)
#EC4674 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 70 green, and 116 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 343 degrees with 81% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EC4674 is 125/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 51% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EC4674 against white is 3.69:1 and against black is 5.69:1. 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 5.69:1.
The complementary colour #46ECBD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EC4674. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EC46C8 and #EC6A46, 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 #EC4674?
- #EC4674 is Color #EC4674, a pink color (colour) with RGB(236, 70, 116), HSL(343, 81%, 60%), and CMYK(0%, 70%, 51%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 125/255.
- Is #EC4674 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EC4674 has a contrast ratio of 3.69:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.69:1 (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 #EC4674?
- The complementary colour is #46ECBD (hue 163). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EC46C8 and #EC6A46. The triadic palette adds #75EC46 and #4675EC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EC4674 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ec4674; or rgb(236, 70, 116); or hsl(343, 81%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 343 81% 60%; 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.