#ecb979 color: Kernel
#ecb979 is rgb(236, 185, 121) in RGB and oklch(81.788% 0.10034 71.979) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Amber
- Light
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- Pastel
- Warm
- ≈ Tan
- orange-300
- Black 7%
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About #ecb979
#ecb979 is a pastel light amber color. In OKLCH it has 81.8% lightness, 0.1 chroma and a hue of 72°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 1.78:1 contrast and black text 11.78:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Kernel (#ecb976). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is orange-300.
Lighter: #ecb979 mixed with white
Darker: #ecb979 mixed with black
Calmer: #ecb979 with less saturation
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Questions about #ecb979
What color is #ecb979?
#ecb979 is pastel light amber. The closest named color is Kernel. In RGB it is rgb(236, 185, 121), in HSL hsl(33.39, 75.16%, 70%) and in OKLCH oklch(81.788% 0.10034 71.979).
What colors go well with #ecb979?
The complementary color of #ecb979 is #93c8ff. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #fbae90 and #d0c678. The triadic partners are #6cd8d4 and #d9b1f3.
Is white or black text more readable on #ecb979?
Black text reads better on #ecb979: white gives a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and black gives 11.78:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ecb979 a warm or cool color?
#ecb979 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 72 degrees, its lightness 81.8% and its chroma 0.1.