Color #ECC789 Color / Colour Code #ECC789
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecc789 (#ECC789). The colour is a orange tone with 72% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECC789 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECC789 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 8, 38, and 68 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 38, 158, and 278 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECC789
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 38 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 38 to 83 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 38 with its complement at 218 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 #ECC789
Lightness variations at hue 38 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECC789
Design Use Cases for #ECC789
Vibrant Brand Color
#ECC789 has a strong 72% 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
#ECC789 at 73% 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.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#ECC789 sits in the orange range (hue 38). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ECC789 (hue 38) to its complement at hue 218. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 68. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecc789, #89adec);
CSS Code for #ECC789
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #ECC789 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #ECC789 (#ECC789)
#ECC789 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 199 green, and 137 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 38 degrees with 72% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECC789 is 203/255 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, 16% magenta, 42% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECC789 against white is 1.60:1 and against black is 13.10:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.10:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #89ADEC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECC789. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EC9689 and #DFEC89, 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 #ECC789
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECC789?
- #ECC789 is Color #ECC789, a orange color (colour) with RGB(236, 199, 137), HSL(38, 72%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 16%, 42%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 203/255.
- Is #ECC789 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECC789 has a contrast ratio of 1.60:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.10:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECC789?
- The complementary colour is #89ADEC (hue 218). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EC9689 and #DFEC89. The triadic palette adds #89ECC7 and #C789EC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECC789 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecc789; or rgb(236, 199, 137); or hsl(38, 72%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 38 72% 73%; 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.