#ec7340 color: Aurora Orange
#ec7340 is rgb(236, 115, 64) in RGB and oklch(68.917% 0.16329 42.164) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Orange
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- Warm
- ≈ Terracotta
- orange-500
- Black 7%
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About #ec7340
#ec7340 is a bright orange color. In OKLCH it has 68.9% lightness, 0.163 chroma and a hue of 42°.
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 Aurora Orange (#ec7042). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is orange-500.
Lighter: #ec7340 mixed with white
Darker: #ec7340 mixed with black
Calmer: #ec7340 with less saturation
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Questions about #ec7340
What color is #ec7340?
#ec7340 is bright orange. The closest named color is Aurora Orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 115, 64), in HSL hsl(17.79, 81.9%, 58.82%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.917% 0.16329 42.164).
What colors go well with #ec7340?
The complementary color of #ec7340 is #00aedc. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ee6a80 and #d78700. The triadic partners are #00b97b and #8d8bfc.
Is white or black text more readable on #ec7340?
Black text reads better on #ec7340: 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 #ec7340 a warm or cool color?
#ec7340 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 42 degrees, its lightness 68.9% and its chroma 0.163.