Color #EC7482 Color / Colour Code #EC7482
This page shows the hex color code for color #ec7482 (#EC7482). The colour is a red tone with 76% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EC7482 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EC7482 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 323, 353, and 23 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 353, 113, and 233 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EC7482
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 353 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 353 to 38 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 353 with its complement at 173 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 #EC7482
Lightness variations at hue 353 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EC7482
Design Use Cases for #EC7482
Vibrant Brand Color
#EC7482 has a strong 76% 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 69% lightness, #EC7482 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
#EC7482 falls in the red spectrum (hue 353). 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 #EC7482 (hue 353) to its complement at hue 173. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 23. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ec7482, #74ecde);
CSS Code for #EC7482
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About Color #EC7482 (#EC7482)
#EC7482 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 116 green, and 130 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 353 degrees with 76% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EC7482 is 153/255 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, 51% magenta, 45% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EC7482 against white is 2.84:1 and against black is 7.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #74ECDE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EC7482. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EC74BE and #ECA274, 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.
How to Explore Color #EC7482
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EC7482?
- #EC7482 is Color #EC7482, a red color (colour) with RGB(236, 116, 130), HSL(353, 76%, 69%), and CMYK(0%, 51%, 45%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 153/255.
- Is #EC7482 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EC7482 has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EC7482?
- The complementary colour is #74ECDE (hue 173). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EC74BE and #ECA274. The triadic palette adds #82EC74 and #7482EC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EC7482 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ec7482; or rgb(236, 116, 130); or hsl(353, 76%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 353 76% 69%; 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.