#ec8e4d color: Melon Orange
#ec8e4d is rgb(236, 142, 77) in RGB and oklch(73.373% 0.13941 53.318) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Tangerine
- orange-400
- Black 7%
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About #ec8e4d
#ec8e4d is a bright light orange color. In OKLCH it has 73.4% lightness, 0.139 chroma and a hue of 53°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.46:1 contrast and black text 8.54:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Melon Orange (#f08f48). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is orange-400.
Lighter: #ec8e4d mixed with white
Darker: #ec8e4d mixed with black
Calmer: #ec8e4d with less saturation
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Questions about #ec8e4d
What color is #ec8e4d?
#ec8e4d is bright light orange. The closest named color is Melon Orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 142, 77), in HSL hsl(24.53, 80.71%, 61.37%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.373% 0.13941 53.318).
What colors go well with #ec8e4d?
The complementary color of #ec8e4d is #30b6f2. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #f4837e and #d3a028. The triadic partners are #09c5a1 and #ad97f8.
Is white or black text more readable on #ec8e4d?
Black text reads better on #ec8e4d: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 and black gives 8.54:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ec8e4d a warm or cool color?
#ec8e4d is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 53 degrees, its lightness 73.4% and its chroma 0.139.