#ec7251 color: Bloodletter
#ec7251 is rgb(236, 114, 81) in RGB and oklch(68.977% 0.15864 36.116) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Red
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- Warm
- ≈ Terracotta
- red-400
- Black 7%
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About #ec7251
#ec7251 is a bright red color. In OKLCH it has 69% lightness, 0.159 chroma and a hue of 36°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.96:1 contrast and black text 7.09:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Bloodletter (#e97451). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is red-400.
Lighter: #ec7251 mixed with white
Darker: #ec7251 mixed with black
Calmer: #ec7251 with less saturation
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Questions about #ec7251
What color is #ec7251?
#ec7251 is bright red. The closest named color is Bloodletter. In RGB it is rgb(236, 114, 81), in HSL hsl(12.77, 80.31%, 62.16%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.977% 0.15864 36.116).
What colors go well with #ec7251?
The complementary color of #ec7251 is #00b0d3. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ea6c8c and #dc8300. The triadic partners are #21b770 and #828ffc.
Is white or black text more readable on #ec7251?
Black text reads better on #ec7251: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.96:1 and black gives 7.09:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ec7251 a warm or cool color?
#ec7251 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 36 degrees, its lightness 69% and its chroma 0.159.