#ec9201 color: Saffron Gold
#ec9201 is rgb(236, 146, 1) in RGB and oklch(73.635% 0.16242 67.112) 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 #ec9201
#ec9201 is a bright light amber color. In OKLCH it has 73.6% lightness, 0.162 chroma and a hue of 67°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.42:1 contrast and black text 8.68:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Saffron Gold (#f08f00). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is orange-400.
Lighter: #ec9201 mixed with white
Darker: #ec9201 mixed with black
Calmer: #ec9201 with less saturation
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Questions about #ec9201
What color is #ec9201?
#ec9201 is bright light amber. The closest named color is Saffron Gold. In RGB it is rgb(236, 146, 1), in HSL hsl(37.02, 99.16%, 46.47%) and in OKLCH oklch(73.635% 0.16242 67.112).
What colors go well with #ec9201?
The complementary color of #ec9201 is #43b0ff. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #fe805b and #c7a800. The triadic partners are #00c7b9 and #c58bf9.
Is white or black text more readable on #ec9201?
Black text reads better on #ec9201: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 and black gives 8.68:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ec9201 a warm or cool color?
#ec9201 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 67 degrees, its lightness 73.6% and its chroma 0.162.