Color #ECB6BC Color / Colour Code #ECB6BC
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecb6bc (#ECB6BC). The colour is a red tone with 59% saturation and 82% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECB6BC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECB6BC 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 #ECB6BC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 353 and saturation at 59%. 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 #ECB6BC
Lightness variations at hue 353 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECB6BC
Design Use Cases for #ECB6BC
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #ECB6BC strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#ECB6BC 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
#ECB6BC 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 #ECB6BC (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, #ecb6bc, #b6ece6);
CSS Code for #ECB6BC
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About Color #ECB6BC (#ECB6BC)
#ECB6BC is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 182 green, and 188 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 353 degrees with 59% saturation and 82% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECB6BC is 199/255 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, 23% magenta, 20% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECB6BC against white is 1.75:1 and against black is 11.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B6ECE6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECB6BC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ECB6D7 and #ECCBB6, 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 #ECB6BC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECB6BC?
- #ECB6BC is Color #ECB6BC, a red color (colour) with RGB(236, 182, 188), HSL(353, 59%, 82%), and CMYK(0%, 23%, 20%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 199/255.
- Is #ECB6BC accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECB6BC has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECB6BC?
- The complementary colour is #B6ECE6 (hue 173). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ECB6D7 and #ECCBB6. The triadic palette adds #BCECB6 and #B6BCEC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECB6BC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecb6bc; or rgb(236, 182, 188); or hsl(353, 59%, 82%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 353 59% 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.