#ec9048 color: Melon Orange
#ec9048 is rgb(236, 144, 72) in RGB and oklch(73.66% 0.14099 56.142) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Orange
- Light
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- Warm
- ≈ Tangerine
- orange-400
- Black 7%
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About #ec9048
#ec9048 is a bright light orange color. In OKLCH it has 73.7% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 56°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.43:1 contrast and black text 8.65:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Melon Orange (#f08f48). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is orange-400.
Lighter: #ec9048 mixed with white
Darker: #ec9048 mixed with black
Calmer: #ec9048 with less saturation
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Questions about #ec9048
What color is #ec9048?
#ec9048 is bright light orange. The closest named color is Melon Orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 144, 72), in HSL hsl(26.34, 81.19%, 60.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.66% 0.14099 56.142).
What colors go well with #ec9048?
The complementary color of #ec9048 is #38b6f6. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #f6847a and #d1a225. The triadic partners are #00c6a7 and #b296f8.
Is white or black text more readable on #ec9048?
Black text reads better on #ec9048: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 and black gives 8.65:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ec9048 a warm or cool color?
#ec9048 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 56 degrees, its lightness 73.7% and its chroma 0.141.