Color #EECDC4 Color / Colour Code #EECDC4
This page shows the hex color code for color #eecdc4 (#EECDC4). The colour is a red tone with 55% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EECDC4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EECDC4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 343, 13, and 43 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 13, 133, and 253 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EECDC4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 13 and saturation at 55%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 13 to 58 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 13 with its complement at 193 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 #EECDC4
Lightness variations at hue 13 and 55% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EECDC4
Design Use Cases for #EECDC4
Balanced UI Color
At 55% saturation, #EECDC4 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 85% lightness, #EECDC4 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#EECDC4 falls in the red spectrum (hue 13). 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 #EECDC4 (hue 13) to its complement at hue 193. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 43. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eecdc4, #c4e5ee);
CSS Code for #EECDC4
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Colors visually similar to #EECDC4 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EECDC4 (#EECDC4)
#EECDC4 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 238 red, 205 green, and 196 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 13 degrees with 55% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EECDC4 is 214/255 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, 14% magenta, 18% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EECDC4 against white is 1.48:1 and against black is 14.17:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.17:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C4E5EE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EECDC4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EEC4D0 and #EEE2C4, 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 #EECDC4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EECDC4?
- #EECDC4 is Color #EECDC4, a red color (colour) with RGB(238, 205, 196), HSL(13, 55%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 18%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 214/255.
- Is #EECDC4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #EECDC4 has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.17:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EECDC4?
- The complementary colour is #C4E5EE (hue 193). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EEC4D0 and #EEE2C4. The triadic palette adds #C4EECD and #CDC4EE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EECDC4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eecdc4; or rgb(238, 205, 196); or hsl(13, 55%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 13 55% 85%; 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.