Color #ECB4BB Color / Colour Code #ECB4BB
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecb4bb (#ECB4BB). The colour is a red tone with 60% saturation and 82% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECB4BB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECB4BB 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 #ECB4BB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 353 and saturation at 60%. 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 #ECB4BB
Lightness variations at hue 353 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECB4BB
Design Use Cases for #ECB4BB
Vibrant Brand Color
#ECB4BB has a strong 60% 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.
Light Background Tint
#ECB4BB at 82% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#ECB4BB 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 #ECB4BB (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, #ecb4bb, #b6ede6);
CSS Code for #ECB4BB
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Colors visually similar to #ECB4BB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #ECB4BB (#ECB4BB)
#ECB4BB is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 180 green, and 187 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 353 degrees with 60% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECB4BB is 198/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 21% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECB4BB against white is 1.78:1 and against black is 11.81:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.81:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B6EDE6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECB4BB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EDB6D8 and #EDCBB6, 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 #ECB4BB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECB4BB?
- #ECB4BB is Color #ECB4BB, a red color (colour) with RGB(236, 180, 187), HSL(353, 60%, 82%), and CMYK(0%, 24%, 21%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #ECB4BB accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECB4BB has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.81:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECB4BB?
- The complementary colour is #B6EDE6 (hue 173). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EDB6D8 and #EDCBB6. The triadic palette adds #BCEDB6 and #B6BCED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECB4BB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecb4bb; or rgb(236, 180, 187); or hsl(353, 60%, 82%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 353 60% 82%; 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.