#ec9f40 color: Gilded Leaves
#ec9f40 is rgb(236, 159, 64) in RGB and oklch(76.236% 0.14102 68.05) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Orange
- amber-500
- Black 7%
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About #ec9f40
#ec9f40 is a bright light amber color. In OKLCH it has 76.2% lightness, 0.141 chroma and a hue of 68°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.19:1 contrast and black text 9.6:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Gilded Leaves (#eba13c). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is amber-500.
Lighter: #ec9f40 mixed with white
Darker: #ec9f40 mixed with black
Calmer: #ec9f40 with less saturation
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Questions about #ec9f40
What color is #ec9f40?
#ec9f40 is bright light amber. The closest named color is Gilded Leaves. In RGB it is rgb(236, 159, 64), in HSL hsl(33.14, 81.9%, 58.82%) and in OKLCH oklch(76.236% 0.14102 68.05).
What colors go well with #ec9f40?
The complementary color of #ec9f40 is #62b8ff. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #fd906e and #cab234. The triadic partners are #00cec2 and #cb98f6.
Is white or black text more readable on #ec9f40?
Black text reads better on #ec9f40: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 and black gives 9.6:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ec9f40 a warm or cool color?
#ec9f40 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 68 degrees, its lightness 76.2% and its chroma 0.141.