Color #ECD6CA Color / Colour Code #ECD6CA
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecd6ca (#ECD6CA). The colour is a orange tone with 47% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECD6CA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECD6CA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 351, 21, and 51 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 21, 141, and 261 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECD6CA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 21 and saturation at 47%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 21 to 66 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 21 with its complement at 201 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 #ECD6CA
Lightness variations at hue 21 and 47% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECD6CA
Design Use Cases for #ECD6CA
Balanced UI Color
At 47% saturation, #ECD6CA 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.
Near-White Background
At 86% lightness, #ECD6CA is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#ECD6CA sits in the orange range (hue 21). 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 #ECD6CA (hue 21) to its complement at hue 201. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 51. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecd6ca, #cbe0ec);
CSS Code for #ECD6CA
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About Color #ECD6CA (#ECD6CA)
#ECD6CA is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 214 green, and 202 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 21 degrees with 47% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECD6CA is 219/255 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, 9% magenta, 14% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECD6CA against white is 1.40:1 and against black is 15.04:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.04:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CBE0EC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECD6CA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ECCBD0 and #ECE7CB, 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 #ECD6CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECD6CA?
- #ECD6CA is Color #ECD6CA, a orange color (colour) with RGB(236, 214, 202), HSL(21, 47%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 14%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #ECD6CA accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECD6CA has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.04:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECD6CA?
- The complementary colour is #CBE0EC (hue 201). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ECCBD0 and #ECE7CB. The triadic palette adds #CBECD6 and #D6CBEC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECD6CA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecd6ca; or rgb(236, 214, 202); or hsl(21, 47%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 21 47% 86%; 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.