Color swatch image showing #EC3B85 with RGB(236,59,133) values

#EC3B85 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EC3B85 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EC3B85 Color Information

#EC3B85 RGB value is (236, 59, 133). The hex color red value is 236, green is 59, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 335°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 44 percent, 7 percent.

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#EC3B85 Color Meaning

Color #EC3B85 blends playful intensity with emotional candor, merging flirtation and fortitude. Color #EC3B85 is a brighter, more magenta-leaning variant—closer to neon but grounded in pigment reality. #EC3B85 radiates without apology, favored in pop culture, cosmetics, and digital interfaces where energy must feel human, not artificial. Unlike hot pink, #EC3B85 retains enough red to feel warm; unlike rose, #EC3B85 refuses subtlety. In consumer neuroscience, #EC3B85 hue triggers approach behavior while simultaneously signaling friendliness—ideal for social platforms and beauty tech. Functionally, color #EC3B85 dominates as a focal point. #EC3B85’s used in icons, CTAs, and hero imagery where conversion depends on instant recognition. Digital rendering is vivid across screens, though OLEDs may require slight desaturation to prevent bleed. Print use shines in fashion editorials and event branding, where its vibrancy translates to excitement. User testing confirms higher emotional engagement with color #EC3B85 in Gen Z and Millennial audiences, especially when paired with minimalist typography. Culturally, color #EC3B85 reflects the rise of bold vulnerability—sharing feelings with flair. #EC3B85 appears in mental health advocacy, dance, and drag as a symbol of emotional honesty turned performance. Spiritually, #EC3B85 aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in unison: love that moves. Designers choose color #EC3B85 when they want to signal passion with personality. Its magnetism is intentional, not accidental.

Color Conversion

Convert #EC3B85 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EC3B85
RGB
rgb(236, 59, 133)
HSL
hsl(335°, 82%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 44%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(335°, 75%, 93%)
XYZ
40.3897 22.6543 24.4342
Yxy
22.6543 0.4617 0.2590
Hunter Lab
47.5965 8.3446 0.0326
CIE-Lab
54.7144 71.1037 0.3841

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue133 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EC3B85 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#EC3B85 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #EC3B85 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EC3B85 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EC3B85;

Text Color

color: #EC3B85;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EC3B85;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EC3B8540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EC3B85;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC3B85 0%, #9d104b 100%);

#EC3B85 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EC3B85 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.