#ec8878 color: In for a Penny
#ec8878 is rgb(236, 136, 120) in RGB and oklch(73.045% 0.12539 30.037) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Red
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- Warm
- ≈ Salmon
- red-400
- Black 7%
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About #ec8878
#ec8878 is a bright light red color. In OKLCH it has 73% lightness, 0.125 chroma and a hue of 30°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.51:1 contrast and black text 8.36:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is In for a Penny (#ee8877). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is red-400.
Lighter: #ec8878 mixed with white
Darker: #ec8878 mixed with black
Calmer: #ec8878 with less saturation
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Questions about #ec8878
What color is #ec8878?
#ec8878 is bright light red. The closest named color is In for a Penny. In RGB it is rgb(236, 136, 120), in HSL hsl(8.28, 75.32%, 69.8%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.045% 0.12539 30.037).
What colors go well with #ec8878?
The complementary color of #ec8878 is #09bdd3. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #e785a4 and #e19450. The triadic partners are #69be7d and #89a3f7.
Is white or black text more readable on #ec8878?
Black text reads better on #ec8878: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 and black gives 8.36:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ec8878 a warm or cool color?
#ec8878 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 30 degrees, its lightness 73% and its chroma 0.125.