#ec9005 color: Saffron Gold
#ec9005 is rgb(236, 144, 5) in RGB and oklch(73.293% 0.16246 65.841) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Warm
- ≈ Tangerine
- orange-400
- Black 7%
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About #ec9005
#ec9005 is a bright light amber color. In OKLCH it has 73.3% lightness, 0.162 chroma and a hue of 66°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.45:1 contrast and black text 8.56:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Saffron Gold (#f08f00). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is orange-400.
Lighter: #ec9005 mixed with white
Darker: #ec9005 mixed with black
Calmer: #ec9005 with less saturation
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Questions about #ec9005
What color is #ec9005?
#ec9005 is bright light amber. The closest named color is Saffron Gold. In RGB it is rgb(236, 144, 5), in HSL hsl(36.1, 95.85%, 47.25%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.293% 0.16246 65.841).
What colors go well with #ec9005?
The complementary color of #ec9005 is #3cb0ff. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #fd7e5d and #c8a600. The triadic partners are #00c6b6 and #c28bf9.
Is white or black text more readable on #ec9005?
Black text reads better on #ec9005: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and black gives 8.56:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ec9005 a warm or cool color?
#ec9005 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 66 degrees, its lightness 73.3% and its chroma 0.162.